aroused
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5.6
- adjective
- /əˈraʊzd/
- And in that aroused state, those chemicals heighten our senses.
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Watch on YouTubeSo energetic means you're aroused by anticipation and yearning.
- So energetic means you're aroused by anticipation and yearning.
- Later, I saw a boy, aroused and elated, beckoning from a dune.
- And in that aroused state, those chemicals heighten our senses.
- Now trauma responses can either leave people either over or hyper aroused.
- And so for us, we get, once we get physiologically aroused, it takes us a long time to calm down.
- And the rush of those chemicals causes us to become alert, to become aroused, and we narrow our focus on the material world.
- But then later on, they're not so aroused by that anymore.
Examples
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You're very aroused, you're very alert and awake during that cold bath.
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And so for us, we get, once we get physiologically aroused, it takes us a long time to calm down.
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And the rush of those chemicals causes us to become alert, to become aroused, and we narrow our focus on the material world.
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You feel physiologically aroused, but you're not completely sure why, and you have to make up an explanation for it.
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Later, I saw a boy, aroused and elated, beckoning from a dune.
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From this exultation of spirits, there's a danger because you know, we're being aroused when we're being courageous.
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After the announcement, the audience felt aroused and eager to learn more about the project.
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The motivational speech left the team feeling aroused and ready to tackle new challenges.
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The bright colors and lively music at the festival made everyone feel aroused with excitement.
Synonyms
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1.0
Feeling very happy and eager about something
389
1.0
Wanting very much to do or have something and showing strong interest
170
2.1
Very interested and unable to stop paying attention
167
2.7
Very excited and interested in something
93
6.5
Very upset or nervous because of strong feelings
84
4.1
Feeling nervous, upset, and not calm
58
4.1
Full of strong excitement and emotion
47
7.9
Feeling very excited about something good or fun
36
5.2
Feeling very nervous and unable to relax
25
3.7
Feeling more aware and interested in ideas or topics
19
3.9
Very interested and pleased so you cannot stop watching or listening
10
5.8
Amazed and very happy so you cannot look away
9
3.7
Feeling excited and interested after hearing or seeing something
9
5.3
Excited and hurried because of strong feelings
6
4.3
Too active and noisy because of strong feelings
5
4.4
Feeling very upset or excited and restless
2
7.5
Feeling slightly excited and amused by something playful
1
3.7
Moved by something touching or exciting
1
7.0
Filled with a sudden rush of excitement and energy
Antonyms
How Stimulated
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Aroused comes from a- plus rouse, with rouse meaning 'wake up' or 'stir'. So when you are aroused by news or an idea, your interest or feelings are 'stirred up' and become active.