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aroused

a·rouse
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-rouz]
    • /əˈraʊz/
    • /əˈraʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-rouz]
    • /əˈraʊz/

Definitions of aroused word

  • adjective aroused in a state of sexual arousal 3
  • verb with object aroused to stir to action or strong response; excite: to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion. 1
  • verb with object aroused to stimulate sexually. 1
  • verb with object aroused to awaken; wake up: The footsteps aroused the dog. 1
  • verb without object aroused to awake or become aroused: At dawn the farmers began to arouse. 1
  • noun aroused Evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response). 1

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Origin of aroused

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; a-3 + rouse1, modeled on arise

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Parts of speech for Aroused

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aroused popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

aroused usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for aroused

adjective aroused

  • run scared — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
  • inflamed — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
  • nonresistant — not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
  • passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
  • juiced up — intoxicated from alcohol; drunk: When arrested he was definitely juiced.

Antonyms for aroused

adjective aroused

  • have one's act together — anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act.
  • low key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
  • at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
  • not turn a hair — any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.

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