stirring

/ˈstɜrɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing strong emotions, especially excitement, enthusiasm, or inspiration.
    • The choir gave a stirring performance that moved the audience to tears.
    • The movie ended with a stirring scene of triumph.
    • His stirring speech motivated the team to work harder.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act of mixing or moving something, especially a liquid.
    • She gave the pot a quick stirring before serving.
    • The recipe requires gentle stirring for five minutes.
    • Constant stirring prevents the sauce from sticking to the pan.
  2. A small movement or sign of activity.
    • He felt a stirring of hope in his heart.
    • The camp showed no stirring at dawn; everyone was still asleep.
    • There was a stirring in the bushes, and a rabbit appeared.
verb
  1. Present participle of stir: to mix a liquid or substance by moving a spoon or similar object around in it.
    • The baker is stirring the dough by hand.
    • She is stirring the soup with a ladle.
    • He was stirring his tea absentmindedly.
  2. Present participle of stir: to cause someone to feel a strong emotion or reaction.
    • The story is stirring deep emotions in readers around the world.
    • Her words are stirring a desire for change.
    • The music is stirring memories of happier times.
  3. Present participle of stir: to move slightly or begin to move.
    • He is stirring from his nap.
    • Leaves are stirring in the wind.
    • The baby is stirring in her crib.