Pronunciation: /əˈraʊzəl/
noun a state of being awake or being excited or being sexually stimulated
A1 The loud noise caused a sudden arousal in the dog.
A2 The movie was filled with suspense and kept the audience in a state of arousal.
B1 The therapist discussed ways to manage emotional arousal during stressful situations.
B2 The athlete's performance was enhanced by the heightened arousal experienced before the competition.
C1 The researcher studied the effects of different stimuli on arousal levels in the brain.
C2 The artist's work was known for its ability to evoke deep emotional arousal in viewers.
adjective arousing or stimulating
A1 The movie was so exciting, it caused a lot of arousal in the audience.
A2 The roller coaster ride induced a feeling of arousal in the riders.
B1 The suspenseful book created a sense of arousal in the readers, keeping them engaged until the end.
B2 The intense workout routine led to a high level of physical arousal in the athletes.
C1 The artist's provocative paintings evoked a deep sense of arousal in those who viewed them.
C2 The passionate speech delivered by the politician stirred up a strong emotional arousal among the audience.
formal The researcher studied the relationship between cognitive arousal and decision-making.
informal She felt a sudden arousal of excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.
slang His jokes always cause an arousal of laughter in the crowd.
figurative The painting evoked a sense of emotional arousal in the viewers.
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