arousal
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for arousal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of being stimulated or excited, whether emotionally, mentally, or sexually.
Synonyms
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How to use arousal
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sexual arousal
state of arousal
level of arousal
Etymology
Formed from "arouse" plus the noun-forming suffix "-al".
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