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arousal

The correct spelling is arousal.

How to pronounce arousal

noun

IPA: /əˈɹaʊzəl/

Say it like: Aro-wsa-l

The correct spelling is arousal. The act of arousing or the state of being aroused. For example: "bodily arousal"

Usage Examples

bodily arousal

Some people get sexual arousal from the depiction of feet.

the animal undergoes regular spells of arousal

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
  2. 2.Sexual arousal.
  3. 3.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.
  4. 4.Arousal from sleep or hibernation.

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