Definition
arousal
noun
- the state of being awake, alert, or stimulated
- the act of stirring up or exciting interest, emotion, or activity
- sexual excitement or stimulation
Usage: clinical or educational contexts
Examples
- The loud noise caused immediate arousal from sleep.
- Caffeine increases mental arousal and alertness.
- The speech led to the arousal of strong emotions in the crowd.
- The arousal of public interest in the issue was unexpected.
- Sleep disorders can affect normal patterns of arousal.
- The medication can cause drowsiness or arousal depending on the dose.
- Researchers studied arousal levels in response to different stimuli.