Stirring

a.

1.

Putting in motion, or being in motion; active; active in business; habitually employed in some kind of business; accustomed to a busy life. A more stirring and intellectual age than any which had gone before it. - Southey.

Noun	1.	stirring - agitating a liquid with an implement; "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"
	2.	stirring - arousing to a particular emotion or action Synonyms: inspiration
Adj.	1.	stirring - capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues" Synonyms: rousing
	2.	stirring - exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions; "a stirring speech" Synonyms: soul-stirring

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