stirred

• Décrit un état d'émotion, d'excitation ou d'agitation intérieure ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose qui a été remué, mélangé ou dérangé.

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.

   ému

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectedagitatedarousedemotionalexcitedmovedtouched

   Antonymesapatheticcalmindifferentunemotionalunmoved

2. Mixed by stirringA2formal

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

   mélangé en remuant

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

   Synonymesagitatedbeatenblendedmixed

   Antonymessettledstillunmixed

• Verbe désignant l'action de remuer une substance avec une cuillère ou un autre outil, ou de provoquer un léger mouvement ou une émotion.

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.

   Remuer

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

   Synonymesbeatblendcombinefoldmixwhisk

2. B1formal

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

   bouger légèrement

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

   Synonymesbudgemoveshifttwitch

   Antonymesrestsettlesleepstill

3. Arouse emotionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.

   Émouvoir

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectagitateawakenevokeexcitefireinflameinspiremoveprovokerousestimulatethrilltouch

   Antonymesappeasecalmpacifyquellquietsoothe

Variantes phrasalstir up