Arousal — synonyms, definition

1. arousal (Noun)

foreplay rousing stimulation

arousal (Noun) — The act of arousing. ex. "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

arousal (Noun) — A state of heightened physiological activity.

arousal (Noun) — Awakening from sleep.

arousal (Noun) — Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse.

change of state physical condition physiological condition physiological state sex sex activity sexual activity sexual practice wakefulness alerting alertness awakening caressing cuddling desire emotional arousal excitation excitement feel first base fondling hugging incitation incitement inflaming inflammation innervation inspiration irritation • • •