adj Uncommon
aroused
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Aroused (adj) means Sexually excited.
adj
1
Sexually excited.
"He felt visibly aroused just from her voice on the phone."
2
Stirred up or provoked, especially emotionally.
"The crowd grew aroused and restless as the verdict was delayed."
How to use aroused
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExcited — either sexually, or in the sense of being emotionally stirred up or agitated.
Common pairings
sexually aroused
visibly aroused
Word forms
more aroused comparative, most aroused superlative
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What is the meaning of aroused?
"aroused" (adj) means sexually excited.
What are the different meanings of aroused?
"aroused" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sexually excited; 2. Stirred up or provoked, especially emotionally.
How do you use aroused in a sentence?
Example: "He felt visibly aroused just from her voice on the phone."