Moving and Rousing

Moving

Moving adjective - Having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies.
Usage example: he gave a truly moving graduation speech that had some graduates in tears

Rousing is a synonym for moving in affecting topic. In some cases you can use "Rousing" instead an adjective "Moving".

Nearby Words: move, moved, movement, mover, movable

Rousing

Rousing adjective - Causing great emotional or mental stimulation.
Usage example: a rousing rendition of our national anthem

Moving is a synonym for rousing in lively topic. You can use "Moving" instead an adjective "Rousing", if it concerns topics such as stirring.

Nearby Words: rouse, roused

Both words in one sentence

  • Comicbook / Annihilation Rousing Speech: Just before infiltrating the Babel Spire, Quill gives on these to his team... only to be met with blank looks, before muttering "thought not" and moving on.
  • Series / Wild Romance Jong Hee Room Full of Crazy Rousing Speech: Eun Jae's boss gives one about how working for a high-profile personality like Moo Yul could lead to Kevin's Cabin moving into a building with elevators and temperature control.
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