stirring

• Qualifie ce qui suscite de fortes émotions positives, comme l'enthousiasme, l'inspiration ou l'émotion touchante.

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

1. Emotionally movingB2formal

   Causing strong emotions, excitement, or enthusiasm.

   Émouvant, poignant

   • 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.

   Synonymesemotionalexhilaratinginspiringmovingpowerfulrousingthrillingtouching

   Antonymesbanalboringdulltedioustiresomeuninspiringunmoving

2. Active or livelyB2formal

   Full of activity, energy, or movement.

   animé, vivant

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

   Synonymesactiveanimatedbustlingenergeticlivelymoving

   Antonymescalminactivemotionlessquietstaticstill

• Nom désignant l'action de remuer ou d'agiter une substance, et au sens figuré, le fait de susciter de l'émotion, de l'excitation ou de l'activité.

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.

   action de remuer

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

   Synonymesagitationmixingstir

2. Emotional excitementB2formal

   A feeling of excitement, strong emotion, or activity.

   Émoi

   • 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.

   Synonymesemotionexcitementfervourpassionrushstirsurgethrill

   Antonymesapathycalmindifferencestillness

• 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