stirred up
Definition
Adjective: * Emotionally aroused or agitated: The state of having one's feelings, especially strong or turbulent ones, awakened or intensified.
Usage
The adjective "stirred up" describes a person who is in a state of emotional excitement, disturbance, or agitation. It implies that emotions have been activated, often from a previously calm state, and are now near the surface. It is typically used predicatively (after a linking verb like be, feel, become).
Examples
- The controversial speech left the audience feeling stirred up and ready for debate.
- She was still stirred up hours after the argument.
- The crowd became stirred up by the team's dramatic comeback.
Advanced Usage
- "stirred up" vs. "stir up": It is crucial to distinguish the adjective "stirred up" from the phrasal verb "to stir up." The adjective describes a state of being (). The phrasal verb describes the action of causing that state ().
Variants and Related Words
- Stir (verb): To cause to move slightly; to arouse an emotion or feeling.
- Stirring (adjective): Causing strong emotional excitement; inspiring.
Synonyms
- Agitated
- Aroused
- Excited
- Worked up
- Provoked
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Stir up (phrasal verb): To provoke or incite strong feelings, trouble, or memories.
- The politician's remarks stirred up anger among the voters.
- The old photograph stirred up long-forgotten memories.
Adjective
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emotionally aroused
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