Aroused

Pronunciation: /əˈraʊzd/

Definitions of aroused

verb to evoke or awaken a feeling, emotion, or response in someone

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise aroused the sleeping cat.

A2 The thrilling movie aroused my interest in filmmaking.

B1 The passionate speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.

B2 The controversial article aroused a heated debate among scholars.

C1 The artist's provocative work aroused deep contemplation among art critics.

C2 The novel's intricate plot aroused a sense of wonder and awe in the readers.

Examples of aroused in a Sentence

formal The artist's work aroused a sense of curiosity and wonder among viewers.

informal The movie really aroused my interest in learning more about the topic.

slang That new song really aroused the crowd at the concert last night.

figurative The speech aroused a sense of patriotism and unity among the audience.

Grammatical Forms of aroused

• past tense: aroused
• plural: aroused
• comparative: more aroused
• superlative: most aroused
• present tense: arouse
• future tense: will arouse
• perfect tense: have aroused
• continuous tense: am arousing
• singular: aroused
• positive degree: aroused
• infinitive: arouse
• gerund: arousing
• participle: aroused

Origin and Evolution of aroused

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'aroused' originated from the Middle English word 'arousen' which came from the Old French word 'arouser' meaning 'to excite' or 'to provoke'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a physical sense to mean 'to awaken from sleep' or 'to stir up', the word 'aroused' has evolved to also encompass emotional and sexual excitement or interest.