verb

1. To stimulate feelings.

   “The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.”

2. To sexually stimulate.

   “I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.”

3. To wake from sleep or stupor.

   “1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America.”

Synonyms: sex up, turn on, animate, energize, inspire, rouse, wake up

noun

1. An act or occurrence in which something is aroused

adjective

1. Causing arousal.

   “I am having very arousing thoughts.”