stirred
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɝd// UK //stˈɜːd// stirred
adj. feeling a strong emotion because of something you saw, heard, or read. It is often used when a story or a speech makes you feel deep sympathy or excitement.
adj. affected by a strong emotion; moved or excited by a particular experience or narrative. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'remain'.
The audience felt deeply stirred by her powerful speech.
He remained visibly stirred for several minutes after finishing the letter from his old friend.
The documentary left the viewers stirred, prompting a heated debate about the ethical implications of the historical events it depicted.
Usage
Often modified by adverbs of degree such as 'deeply', 'greatly', or 'visibly'.