Arousing

verb

/əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo stimulate feelings.

"The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

2.verbTo sexually stimulate.

"I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly."

3.verbTo wake from sleep or stupor.

"1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America."

4.nounAn act or occurrence in which something is aroused

5.adjectiveCausing arousal.

"I am having very arousing thoughts."

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