Ris″ing (?), a. 1. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
2. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.
Among the rising theologians of Germany. Hare.
3. Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.