ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən ˈɹaʊzɪŋ ˈstɝɪŋ ˈstɜːɹɪŋ ˈstɝɪŋ ˈstɜːɹɪŋ agitating a liquid with an implement constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan arousing to a particular emotion or action exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions a stirring speech capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement a rousing sermon stirring events such as wars and rescues