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Definitions

arousal

[uh-rou-zuhl] / əˈraʊ zəl /

NOUN

awakening

Synonyms

STRONG

activation animating arising awaking birth enlivening incitement kindling provocation rebirth renewal revival rousing stimulation waking

WEAK

stirring up vivication waking up

Antonyms

STRONG

destruction suppression

WEAK

sleep sleeping

NOUN

eroticism

Synonyms

STRONG

libido lust stimulation titillation

NOUN

erotism

Synonyms

STRONG

amativeness amorousness concupiscence eroticism lust lustfulness passion prurience pruriency titillation

WEAK

libidinousness

NOUN

inspiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enthusiasm genius incentive influence insight motivation revelation vision

STRONG

afflatus animus approach awakening brainchild brainstorm creativity elevation exaltation fancy flash hunch illumination impulse motive muse notion rumble spark spur stimulation thought whim

WEAK

deep think inflatus

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement

STRONG

depression hindrance reality truth

NOUN

titillation

Synonyms

STRONG

excitement exhilaration stimulation thrill

Antonyms

STRONG

calm depression discouragement

Example Sentences

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Norepinephrine is often elevated in anxiety disorders, and the UC Davis researchers suggest that this heightened arousal may increase the brain's demand for choline.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The two prefrontal regions also carried information about arousal and a small amount of visual detail to MOp.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

As a therapist, I know that for children with autism, water offers resistance, pressure and pleasant sensory arousal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Emotional responses and physiological arousal, measured through skin conductance, were not significant predictors of feedback-seeking behavior, suggesting that these factors may not play as large of a role in shaping decisions to seek performance feedback.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Are extreme arousal and mind-blindness inevitable under conditions of stress?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

arousal

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