Rousing Definition & Meaning

rousing
adjective
  1. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"
  2. rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading; "tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation"
noun
  1. the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

"Rousing" in song lyrics

See how rousing is used in real songs:

  • "rabble rousing"
    AOL — AOL

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