Dictionary Check: arousal

"arousal" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

the act of arousing

Example: "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
Synonyms:
noun

a state of heightened physiological activity

noun

awakening from sleep

noun

mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

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