Rousing

Pronunciation: /ˈraʊs/

Rousing (verb)

  1. to wake someone from sleep or make them more alert.
  2. to make someone feel strong emotions or become excited.
  3. to cause someone to take action or become active.

Examples

  • The loud noise roused the entire neighborhood.
  • She was roused from sleep by the alarm.

Common collocations: rouse someone from sleep, rouse the household, rouse emotions, rouse excitement, rouse to action

Synonyms of Rousing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rousing

  • — When referring to emotions or excitement.
  • — When referring to physical awakening.