arousal — the state of being excited, stimulated, or awakened
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being excited, stimulated, or awakened
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraʊzəl/
Example Sentences
- The cat's arousal was evident when it saw the laser pointer - its pupils dilated and tail twitched.
- Coffee increases arousal levels, making it perfect for early morning meetings.
- The teacher's sudden quiz announcement caused immediate arousal among the sleeping students.
arousal
NOUN[/əˈraʊzəl/]
the state of being excited, stimulated, or awakened
A arousal moment when student experiences sudden excitement and mental awakening
Arousal spins like a carousel in proposal light — where causal chains ignite the awakened sight
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'arouse' which emerged in the 16th century, combining the intensifying prefix 'a-' with 'rouse' meaning to wake up or stir into action.
Breakdown
a- (intensifying prefix) + rouse (to wake up, stir) + -al (noun suffix indicating the act or state of)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat's arousal was evident when it saw the laser pointer - its pupils dilated and tail twitched.”
“Coffee increases arousal levels, making it perfect for early morning meetings.”
“The teacher's sudden quiz announcement caused immediate arousal among the sleeping students.”
“Athletes need optimal arousal levels to perform at their best during competitions.”
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