proceleusmatic (pros-uh-loos-MAT-ik) adjective Inciting, exhorting, or inspiring. noun A metrical foot of four short syllables. [From Late Latin proceleusmaticus, from Greek prokeleusmatikos (calling for incitement), from keleuein (to rouse to action).] -Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org) "The ancient... Sign in to see full entry.