stirred

• Beschreibt einen Zustand emotionaler Erregung, Aufregung oder Unruhe; kann sich auch auf etwas beziehen, das umgerührt oder vermischt wurde.

Describes a state of being emotionally moved, agitated, or excited; can also refer to something that has been mixed or disturbed.

1. Emotionally movedB2formal

   Feeling strong emotions, especially excitement, anger, or sympathy.

   Aufgewühlt

   • He was deeply stirred by the speaker's words.
   • The audience was stirred by the powerful performance.
   • She felt stirred by the injustice she witnessed.

   Synonymeaffectedagitatedarousedemotionalexcitedmovedtouched

   Antonymeapatheticcalmindifferentunemotionalunmoved

2. Mixed by stirringA2formal

   Having been mixed or agitated with a spoon or other implement.

   Gerührt

   • The stirred batter was ready for the oven.
   • He poured the stirred coffee into a cup.
   • The stirred paint had a smooth consistency.

   Synonymeagitatedbeatenblendedmixed

   Antonymesettledstillunmixed

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Substanz mit einem Löffel oder einem anderen Werkzeug zu vermischen bzw. umzurühren, oder eine leichte Bewegung oder ein Gefühl hervorzurufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of mixing a substance by moving a spoon or other implement around in it, or to cause slight movement or emotion.

1. Mix ingredientsA2formalculinary

   To mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon around in it.

   Umrühren

   • She stirred the soup slowly to avoid splashing.
   • Stir the coffee until the sugar dissolves.
   • He stirred the paint thoroughly before applying it.

   Synonymebeatblendcombinefoldmixwhisk

2. B1formal

   To move slightly or begin to move, especially from a resting position.

   Sich leicht bewegen

   • The baby stirred in her sleep.
   • He didn't stir from his chair all evening.
   • A gentle breeze stirred the leaves on the ground.

   Synonymebudgemoveshifttwitch

   Antonymerestsettlesleepstill

3. Arouse emotionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.

   Emotionen hervorrufen

   • The speech stirred deep emotions in the audience.
   • Her story stirred a sense of compassion in everyone.
   • The documentary stirred public outrage about the issue.

   Synonymeaffectagitateawakenevokeexcitefireinflameinspiremoveprovokerousestimulatethrilltouch

   Antonymeappeasecalmpacifyquellquietsoothe

Phrasal-Variantenstir up