arousal

noun
UK: /əˈraʊ.zəl/
US: /əˈraʊ.zəl/

  1. The state of being sexually excited.

    1. His arousal was obvious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film caused widespread public arousal due to its explicit content. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of causing someone to feel sexually excited.

    1. She felt arousal when he kissed her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel explores themes of arousal and desire in a complex manner. [ ] [ ]

  3. A state of increased alertness and attention.

    1. The loud noise caused arousal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden flashing lights induced a state of heightened arousal in the audience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

excitement awakening
arousal transitive-verb

  1. To excite or awaken sexually.

    1. He was aroused by her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music video aroused feelings of excitement and anticipation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To evoke or stimulate interest or enthusiasm.

    1. The debate aroused interest. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker's passionate plea aroused strong emotions within the crowd. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arousal" in English means: The state of being sexually excited., The act of causing someone to feel sexually excited., A state of increased alertness and attention..

The phonetic transcription of "arousal" is /əˈraʊ.zəl/ in British English and /əˈraʊ.zəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arousal": excitement, awakening.

Example usage of "arousal": "His arousal was obvious.". More examples on the page.