Something was stirring in the dark.
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Stirring
//ˈstɝɪŋ//
Synonyms for "stirring" (162 found)
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7 translations across 4 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- вълнуващ adj (invigorating, inspiring)
French
2 entries- enthousiasmant adj (invigorating, inspiring)
- passionnant adj (invigorating, inspiring)
German
3 entries- aufwühlend adj (invigorating, inspiring)
- bewegend adj (invigorating, inspiring)
- ergreifend adj (invigorating, inspiring)
Irish
1 entries- corraitheach adj (invigorating, inspiring)
Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
The event opened with a stirring rendition of the national anthem.
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Continue stirring until the chocolate chips are mixed uniformly through the cookie dough.
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Tom is stirring his coffee.
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