arousal, rousing
(noun) the act of arousing; “the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions”
foreplay, arousal, stimulation
(noun) mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
arousal
(noun) awakening from sleep
arousal
(noun) a state of heightened physiological activity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
arousal (plural arousals)
The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
Sexual arousal.
A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
Arousal from sleep or hibernation.
• (sexual arousal): horniness
• (state of being reactive to stimuli): alertness
• (arousal from sleep): wakefulness
Source: Wiktionary
A*rous"al, n.
Definition: The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused. Whatever has associated itself with the arousal and activity of our better nature. Hare.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
