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Aroused (adj) means Sexually excited.

adj

Sexually excited.

"He felt visibly aroused just from her voice on the phone."

Stirred up or provoked, especially emotionally.

"The crowd grew aroused and restless as the verdict was delayed."

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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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more aroused
Superlative: most aroused

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Synonyms

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emotional steamy excited randy horny ablaze stimulated ruttish stirred aflame

Antonyms

relaxed unexcited

Related words

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Rhymes for aroused

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of aroused?

"aroused" (adj) means sexually excited.

What is another word for aroused?

Other words for "aroused" include emotional, steamy, excited, randy, horny, ablaze.

What is the opposite of aroused?

Opposites of "aroused" include relaxed, unexcited.

What are the different meanings of aroused?

"aroused" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sexually excited; 2. Stirred up or provoked, especially emotionally.

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