Arousal (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A state of heightened physiological activity.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- During intense exercise, the body experiences increased arousal, which can lead to rapid heartbeat and widened pupils.
- The morning sunlight peeking through the window triggered a sudden arousal, causing John to wake up from a deep sleep.
- Arousal was evident in the tense muscles and rapid breathing of the sprinter preparing for the starting gun.
- The smell of coffee can trigger an immediate arousal response, increasing alertness and energy levels.
- Drinking a large amount of coffee late at night can interfere with sleep by maintaining a state of heightened arousal.
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Meaning 3
The act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
Awakening from sleep.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.