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Definition of Arousal
1. Noun. The act of arousing. "The purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
Exact synonyms: Rousing
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Awakening, Wakening, Waking Up, Excitation, Excitement, Incitation, Incitement, Inflaming, Inflammation, Inspiration, Stirring, Stimulation, Titillation
Derivative terms: Arouse, Rouse
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Awakening, Wakening, Waking Up, Excitation, Excitement, Incitation, Incitement, Inflaming, Inflammation, Inspiration, Stirring, Stimulation, Titillation
Derivative terms: Arouse, Rouse
2. Noun. A state of heightened physiological activity.
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Alerting, Alertness, Emotional Arousal, Excitation, Innervation, Irritation, Sexual Arousal, Desire
Specialized synonyms: Alerting, Alertness, Emotional Arousal, Excitation, Innervation, Irritation, Sexual Arousal, Desire
3. Noun. Awakening from sleep.
4. Noun. Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse.
Exact synonyms: Foreplay, Stimulation
Generic synonyms: Sex, Sex Activity, Sexual Activity, Sexual Practice
Specialized synonyms: Caressing, Cuddling, Fondling, Hugging, Kissing, Necking, Petting, Smooching, Snuggling, Feel
Generic synonyms: Sex, Sex Activity, Sexual Activity, Sexual Practice
Specialized synonyms: Caressing, Cuddling, Fondling, Hugging, Kissing, Necking, Petting, Smooching, Snuggling, Feel
Definition of Arousal
1. n. The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.
Definition of Arousal
1. Noun. The act of arousing or the state of being aroused. ¹
2. Noun. Sexual arousal. ¹
3. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arousal
1. the act of arousing [n -S]
Medical Definition of Arousal
1. Cortical vigilance or readiness of tone, presumed to be in response to sensory stimulation via the reticular activating system. (12 Dec 1998)