aroused
- adjective
- /əˈraʊzd/
- And in that aroused state, those chemicals heighten our senses.
So 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
Feeling very happy and eager about something
Wanting very much to do or have something and showing strong interest
Very excited and interested in something
Full of strong excitement and emotion
Feeling nervous, upset, and not calm
Very upset or nervous because of strong feelings
Feeling very nervous and unable to relax
Excited and hurried because of strong feelings
Too active and noisy because of strong feelings
Feeling very excited about something good or fun
Very interested and unable to stop paying attention
Feeling slightly excited and amused by something playful
Feeling very upset or excited and restless
Filled with a sudden rush of excitement and energy
Amazed and very happy so you cannot look away
Feeling excited and interested after hearing or seeing something
Moved by something touching or exciting
Feeling more aware and interested in ideas or topics
Very interested and pleased so you cannot stop watching or listening
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.