arousal
- noun
- /əˈraʊzəl/
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- As they explored each other’s bodies, their mutual arousal intensified, increasing their desire for intimacy.
- sexual arousal
- arousal and erection
- arousal or orgasm
And foreplay can help build that arousal gradually.
- And foreplay can help build that arousal gradually.
- Or maybe you are being sexual with them, but the physiological arousal response just isn't showing up.
- And when I entered the restroom, he was in the tub shaving his legs and he was in a state of arousal.
- And So what happens is, let's say I experience a state of fear or state of sexual arousal.
- Is there a vestigial arousal among lesbians for men?
- Sexual arousal is liking sex, and sexual desire is wanting sex.
- And it turns out that it impacts every single area of sex, regularity of sex, enjoyment of sex, arousal, desire, orgasm.
- calming, falling asleep, digestion, sexual arousal for that matter, and so on.
- I mean, how much of it is sexual arousal versus athletic performance percentage?
- So for sex, it critically matters for sexual arousal and sexual interest, who you think the person is.
- Anything that causes sexual arousal on the Internet, that narrows it down to everything.
Examples
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In a state of sexual arousal, my mind will give me a beautiful woman and then I'm turned on.
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Sexual arousal is liking sex, and sexual desire is wanting sex.
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Did you know that fear and sexual arousal cause the same exact physical symptoms?
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But in this fit of arousal and desire, I'm not thinking clearly.
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And foreplay can help build that arousal gradually though.
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Well, in sexual arousal, lips become redder and larger.
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But because she was pregnant, her hormones had started to race, arousal catching her unawares.
Fiction book (1996) -
We examined various dimensions of sexual functioning, including sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, pleasure, and satisfaction.
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And it turns out that it impacts every single area of sex, regularity of sex, enjoyment of sex, arousal, desire, orgasm.
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Jittery with nerves and arousal, he pricked his finger pinning on her corsage.
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
Physical activity before sex that makes people feel more excited and close
Touching that makes a person feel sexually excited before sex
A quality that makes people feel sexual desire
To touch someone gently in a loving way, often before sex
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
A strong physical and mental feeling of sexual excitement from touch or thoughts
A pleasant excited feeling made by teasing or strong interest
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
A feeling of sexual desire and excitement
Compounds
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A strong physical and mental feeling of sexual excitement from touch or thoughts
How Aroused
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Arousal comes from the verb arouse, which means 'stir up' or 'wake' feelings and follows the same idea as raise. So sexual arousal is the 'stirring up' of desire or excitement before intimate activity.