arousal in English dictionary

  • arousal

    Meanings and definitions of "arousal"

    • The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
    • A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
    • Sexual arousal.
    • noun
      The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
    • noun
      Sexual arousal.
    • noun
      A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
    • noun
      Arousal from sleep or hibernation.
    • noun
      awakening from sleep
    • noun
      a state of heightened physiological activity
    • noun
      mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
    • noun
      the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

    Synonyms of "arousal" in English dictionary

    stimulation, wakefulness, sexual activity are the top synonyms of "arousal" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of arousal

    • arousal ( plural  arousals)
    • arousal (plural arousals)
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