Stirring: meaning, definitions and examples

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stirring

[ ˈstɜːrɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

emotional

causing great emotion; moving

Synonyms

emotional, inspiring, moving, touching

Examples of usage

His stirring speech inspired the crowd to take action.
The stirring music brought tears to her eyes.

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cooking

the act of mixing ingredients together with a circular movement

Synonyms

agitating, blending, mixing

Examples of usage

She gave the soup a quick stirring before serving it.
The recipe calls for gentle stirring to avoid lumps.

Translations

Translations of the word "stirring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emocionante

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक

🇩🇪 mitreißend

🇮🇩 mengharukan

🇺🇦 зворушливий

🇵🇱 poruszający

🇯🇵 感動的な

🇫🇷 émouvant

🇪🇸 conmovedor

🇹🇷 heyecan verici

🇰🇷 감동적인

🇸🇦 مؤثر

🇨🇿 dojemný

🇸🇰 dojemný

🇨🇳 激动人心的

🇸🇮 ganljiv

🇮🇸 tilfinningalegur

🇰🇿 әсерлі

🇬🇪 ამაღელვებელი

🇦🇿 həyəcanlı

🇲🇽 conmovedor

Word origin

The word 'stirring' originated from the Old English word 'styrian' which meant to move, agitate, or excite. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of causing great emotion or mixing ingredients together. The term has been used in various contexts, from emotional speeches to cooking instructions, highlighting its versatility.