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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 notes

In 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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Frequently asked questions

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."

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