How Do You Spell STIRRED?

Pronunciation: [stˈɜːd] (IPA)

The spelling of "stirred" is a common source of confusion for English learners. The word is pronounced /stɜːrd/, with the "ir" sound being spelled with the letters "i" and "r" but pronounced as the letter "er". This is because English has many irregular spellings, and the vowel sounds can be tricky to master. To properly spell "stirred", remember that the "ir" sound is pronounced like the letter "er" and write it as such.

STIRRED Meaning and Definition

  1. Stirred is an adjective that refers to an emotional state characterized by being agitated, moved, or affected by something. It describes a sensation of being stirred up or experiencing a strong and deep emotional response.

    In a literal sense, the term refers to the action of causing a liquid or substance to move with a circular or back and forth motion using a spoon or similar tool. However, in a figurative sense, being stirred denotes a profound effect on someone's emotions, thoughts, or beliefs. It suggests a psychological or intellectual response that pushes a person to reflect, reconsider, or take action.

    The feeling of being stirred can arise from various stimuli, such as hearing a moving speech, witnessing an inspiring act of kindness, or reading an impactful piece of literature. It encompasses a range of emotions, including excitement, enthusiasm, motivation, passion, or even turmoil and unrest. When one is stirred, they experience a heightened sense of awareness and sensitivity towards a specific idea, event, or cause, which often leads to a desire for change or a sense of purpose.

    Overall, being stirred indicates a strong emotional reaction that influences and motivates a person to think deeply, feel intensely, or take a certain course of action.

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Etymology of STIRRED

The word stirred is the past tense and past participle form of the verb stir.

The origin of the word stir can be traced back to the Old English word styrian, which meant to agitate, mix up, or disturb. This Old English term evolved from the Proto-Germanic word sturjanan, meaning to cause a commotion or uproar.

The word stir has cognates in other Germanic languages as well, such as the Old Norse word stirða and the Middle Dutch word steren. These related terms hold similar meanings of agitating, disturbing, or moving around.

Similar spelling words for STIRRED

Conjugate verb Stirred

CONDITIONAL

I would stirred
you would stirred
he/she/it would stirred
we would stirred
they would stirred
I would stir
we would stir
you would stir
he/she/it would stir
they would stir

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stirring
you would be stirring
he/she/it would be stirring
we would be stirring
they would be stirring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stirred
you would have stirred
he/she/it would have stirred
we would have stirred
they would have stirred

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stirring
you would have been stirring
he/she/it would have been stirring
we would have been stirring
they would have been stirring

FUTURE

I will stir
you will stir
he/she/it will stir
we will stir
they will stir

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stirring
you will be stirring
he/she/it will be stirring
we will be stirring
they will be stirring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stirred
you will have stirred
he/she/it will have stirred
we will have stirred
they will have stirred

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stirring
you will have been stirring
he/she/it will have been stirring
we will have been stirring
they will have been stirring

IMPERATIVE

you stir
we let´s stir

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stir

PAST

I stirred
you stirred
he/she/it stirred
we stirred
they stirred

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stirring
you were stirring
he/she/it was stirring
we were stirring
they were stirring

PAST PARTICIPLE

stirred

PAST PERFECT

I had stirred
you had stirred
he/she/it had stirred
we had stirred
they had stirred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stirring
you had been stirring
he/she/it had been stirring
we had been stirring
they had been stirring

PRESENT

I stir
you stir
he/she/it stirs
we stir
they stir

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stirring
you are stirring
he/she/it is stirring
we are stirring
they are stirring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stirring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stirred
you have stirred
he/she/it has stirred
we have stirred
they have stirred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stirring
you have been stirring
he/she/it has been stirring
we have been stirring
they have been stirring

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