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STIRRED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does stirred mean?

• STIRRED (adjective)
The adjective STIRRED has 3 senses:

1. being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
2. emotionally aroused
3. set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend

Familiarity information: STIRRED used as an adjective is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• STIRRED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

Synonyms:

moved; stirred; touched; affected

Context examples:

too moved to speak / very touched by the stranger's kindness

Similar:

sick (deeply affected by a strong feeling)

Also:

affected (acted upon; influenced)

emotional (of more than usual emotion)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Emotionally aroused

Synonyms:

stimulated; stirred up; aroused; stirred

Similar:

excited (in an aroused state)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend

Similar:

agitated (physically disturbed or set in motion)

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