3
impelling(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
3
inspiring(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
3
keeping
3
piercing
2
affecting(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
affective(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
animating
2
arousing(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
attracting
2
awakening(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
awe-inspiring(adjective, moving, exciting, exhilarating, electrifying)
2
bracing
2
breathless(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
catch
2
challenging
2
charming
2
controlling(verb, commanding)
2
dramatic
2
dynamic(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
electrifying(adjective, moving, exciting, stimulating, inspiring)
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