arousing

/əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To stimulate feelings.

    The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.
  2. 2

    To sexually stimulate.

    I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.
  3. 3

    To wake from sleep or stupor.

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

noun

  1. 1

    An act or occurrence in which something is aroused

adjective

  1. 1

    Causing arousal.

    I am having very arousing thoughts.

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