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arousing

/əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Causing intense feeling or excitement, especially sexual feeling.

    - "The sight of the sunset left everyone in an arousing state."
    - "The arousing scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air."
  • Verb

    Stimulating or provoking interest, emotion, or action.

    - "The speaker aroused the audience with his passionate speech."
    - "Curiosity was aroused in the child by the mysterious noise."

Synonyms

sex up , turn on , animate , energize , inspire , rouse , wake up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with arousing
drowsing , mowing , showing , glowing
Variants
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arousing , arousingly , arouse , aroused , arouses
Etymology
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From Old French 'arousar', meaning 'to excite, provoke, or stir up'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'arousing' is often used in the context of sexual attraction, but it can also be used to describe any experience that elicits strong emotions or reactions.

  2. The word 'arousing' comes from the Old French word 'arousar', which means 'to excite, provoke, or stir up'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Excitement: A state of intense emotion or enthusiasm, often associated with arousing experiences.

  2. Stimulation: The process of encouraging or provoking a response, often through the use of sensory stimuli.


Culture
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In literature and art, the term 'arousing' is often used to describe the emotional or sensual impact of a work. For example, a painting that elicits a strong emotional response from the viewer can be said to be arousing.

How to Memorize "arousing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the feeling of excitement or intensity that comes with being aroused.
    - Imagine yourself in a situation that leaves you feeling aroused.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'arousing' with feelings of excitement or intensity.
    - Think of situations or experiences that leave you feeling aroused and use those as associations.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym AROUSING to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Another Way: 'Arousing' is spelled with the letters A, R, O, U, S, I, N, G. Each letter can represent a synonym or association with the meaning of the word.


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