stirring

• Beschreibt etwas, das starke positive Gefühle wie Erregung, Begeisterung oder Inspiration hervorruft; auch im Sinne von aufrüttelnd, bewegend oder mitreißend.

Describes something that causes strong, positive emotions, such as excitement or inspiration.

1. Emotionally movingB2formal

   Causing strong emotions, excitement, or enthusiasm.

   Bewegend

   • The speaker gave a stirring speech about freedom.
   • The film's stirring finale brought the audience to tears.
   • Her stirring performance earned a standing ovation.

   Synonymeemotionalexhilaratinginspiringmovingpowerfulrousingthrillingtouching

   Antonymebanalboringdulltedioustiresomeuninspiringunmoving

2. Active or livelyB2formal

   Full of activity, energy, or movement.

   Lebhaft

   • The market was stirring with early morning shoppers.
   • A stirring breeze rustled the leaves.
   • The city was stirring with preparations for the festival.

   Synonymeactiveanimatedbustlingenergeticlivelymoving

   Antonymecalminactivemotionlessquietstaticstill

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Rührens oder Aufwirbelns eines Stoffes bezeichnet, im übertragenen Sinne auch das Hervorrufen von Erregung, Gefühlen oder Aktivität.

A noun referring to the act of mixing or agitating a substance, or a figurative sense of causing excitement, emotion, or activity.

1. Act of mixingA2formal

   The action of moving a spoon or other implement around in a liquid or mixture to combine ingredients.

   Umrühren

   • Constant stirring prevents the sauce from burning.
   • The recipe requires gentle stirring for five minutes.
   • She gave the soup a quick stirring before serving.

   Synonymeagitationmixingstir

2. Emotional excitementB2formal

   A feeling of excitement, strong emotion, or activity.

   Erregung

   • His speech caused a great stirring among the audience.
   • There was a stirring of hope in the crowd.
   • The news created a stirring of interest in the community.

   Synonymeemotionexcitementfervourpassionrushstirsurgethrill

   Antonymeapathycalmindifferencestillness

• 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