arousal

UK
/əˈraʊ.zəl/
US
/əˈraʊ.zəl/

Translations

arousalnoun
arousals
pl
excitation sexuelle
The romantic setting contributed to a heightened sense of arousal.
Le cadre romantique a contribué à une excitation sexuelle accrue.
The loud noise caused a sudden arousal from sleep.
Le bruit fort a provoqué un éveil soudain du sommeil.
excitationPsychologie, physiologie.
The arousal from the thrilling movie kept him on the edge of his seat.
L'excitation provoquée par le film palpitant le tenait en haleine.
stimulationSoutenu; action de susciter ou d’éveiller un intérêt.
The speech was intended for the arousal of public interest.
Le discours visait la stimulation de l'intérêt du public.
arousaladjective
UK
/əˈraʊ.zəl/
US
/əˈraʊ.zəl/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "arousal threshold").
Researchers measured the participants' arousal levels during the experiment.
Les chercheurs ont mesuré les niveaux d'éveil des participants pendant l'expérience.
Additional translations
d'excitationPsychologie, physiologie.

Definitions

arousalnoun
The state of being awake and responsive to stimuli.
The loud noise caused a sudden arousal from sleep.
A state of physiological and psychological excitement or alertness.
The arousal from the thrilling movie kept him on the edge of his seat.
Sexual excitement or stimulation.
The romantic setting contributed to a heightened sense of arousal.
The act of awakening, stimulating, or rousing something or someone.
The speech was intended for the arousal of public interest.
arousaladjective
Relating to or involving arousal; used before another noun.
Researchers measured the participants' arousal levels during the experiment.