Noun: arousal u'raw-zul
- The act of arousing
"the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions";
- rousing
- A state of heightened physiological activity
"The sudden noise caused a state of arousal in the sleeping dog"
- Awakening from sleep
"The loud noise caused her sudden arousal from a deep slumber"
- Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
"They enjoyed extended arousal to enhance their intimacy";
- foreplay, stimulation
Derived forms: arousals
Type of: change of state, physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state, sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice, wakefulness
Encyclopedia: Arousal