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arousing

The correct spelling is arousing.

How to pronounce arousing

verb

IPA: /əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

Say it like: Aro-wsi-ng

The correct spelling is arousing. To stimulate feelings. For example: "The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To stimulate feelings.
  2. 2.To sexually stimulate.
  3. 3.To wake from sleep or stupor.

noun

  1. 1.An act or occurrence in which something is aroused

adjective

  1. 1.Causing arousal.

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