stirring

• Descreve algo que provoca emoções fortes e positivas, como entusiasmo, inspiração ou comoção. Pode se referir tanto a algo emocionante e empolgante quanto a algo tocante que desperta sentimentos profundos.

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

1. Emotionally movingB2formal

   Causing strong emotions, excitement, or enthusiasm.

   Emocionante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemotionalexhilaratinginspiringmovingpowerfulrousingthrillingtouching

   Antônimosbanalboringdulltedioustiresomeuninspiringunmoving

2. Active or livelyB2formal

   Full of activity, energy, or movement.

   Animado

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

   Sinônimosactiveanimatedbustlingenergeticlivelymoving

   Antônimoscalminactivemotionlessquietstaticstill

• Substantivo que designa a ação de mexer ou agitar uma substância, e, em sentido figurado, o ato de despertar emoções, agitação ou atividade.

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.

   Mistura

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

   Sinônimosagitationmixingstir

2. Emotional excitementB2formal

   A feeling of excitement, strong emotion, or activity.

   Agitação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemotionexcitementfervourpassionrushstirsurgethrill

   Antônimosapathycalmindifferencestillness

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de misturar uma substância com uma colher ou outro instrumento, ou para provocar um leve movimento ou emoção.

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.

   Misturar ingredientes

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

   Sinônimosbeatblendcombinefoldmixwhisk

2. B1formal

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

   Mexer-se

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

   Sinônimosbudgemoveshifttwitch

   Antônimosrestsettlesleepstill

3. Arouse emotionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.

   Despertar emoções

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffectagitateawakenevokeexcitefireinflameinspiremoveprovokerousestimulatethrilltouch

   Antônimosappeasecalmpacifyquellquietsoothe

Variantes phrasalstir up