stirred
word · lemma: stir
/ˈstɝd/
/stˈɜːd/
Definition
The past tense of 'stir.' Means mixed something by moving it around, or caused emotions or reactions in someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common as past of 'stir' both physically ('stirred the soup') and figuratively ('stirred emotions'). Often used in the passive ('was stirred'). Do not confuse with 'shaken' or 'mixed'—'stirred' implies gentle or circular movement. Can relate to causing excitement, feelings, or controversy.
Spanish: removió - mezcló - agitóPortuguese (BR): mexeu - agitouPortuguese (PT): mexeu - agitouChinese (Simplified): 搅拌了 - 激起了（情感）Chinese (Traditional): 攪拌了 - 激起了（情感）Hindi: हिलाया - मिलायाArabic: حرّك - أثارBengali: নাড়িয়েছে - উত্তেজিত করেছেRussian: помешал - взволновалJapanese: かき混ぜた - 揺り動かした（感情）Vietnamese: khuấy - làm lay độngKorean: 저었다 - 자극했다Turkish: karıştırdı - harekete geçirdiUrdu: ہلایا - اُبھاراIndonesian: mengaduk - menggugah
Example Sentences
She stirred the soup slowly.
basic
He stirred his coffee with a spoon.
basic
Her speech stirred strong emotions in the audience.
basic
The wind stirred the leaves on the ground.
natural
I was deeply stirred by the movie's ending.
natural
Rumors about the changes stirred a lot of debate among employees.
natural