Word
rousing
Phoneticsrous·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹaʊzɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈaʊzɪŋ/
Definition
n. making you feel very excited, energetic, or ready to take action. You use this to describe a speech, a song, or a performance that gets people moving.
n. causing a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, or determination to act. Often used to describe speeches, performances, or events that galvanize a crowd.
Examples
“The band played a rousing song that made everyone dance.”
“The politician gave a rousing speech that inspired thousands of people to vote in the upcoming election.”
“The coach delivered a rousing address before the championship game, reminding the team of their hard work and the legacy they were about to defend.”
Examples
simple
“The band played a rousing song that made everyone dance.”
contextual
“The politician gave a rousing speech that inspired thousands of people to vote in the upcoming election.”
complex
“The coach delivered a rousing address before the championship game, reminding the team of their hard work and the legacy they were about to defend.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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