arousal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of arousing
    rousing.
    • the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
  2. noun a state of heightened physiological activity
  3. noun awakening from sleep
  4. noun mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
    foreplay; stimulation.

WordNet


A*rous"al noun
Definitions
  1. The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.
    Whatever has associated itself with the arousal and activity of our better nature. Hare.

Webster 1913