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- [uh-rouz]
- /əˈraʊz/
- /əˈraʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-rouz]
- /əˈraʊz/
Definitions of arousing word
- adjective arousing causing sexual excitement 3
- verb with object arousing to stir to action or strong response; excite: to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion. 1
- verb with object arousing to stimulate sexually. 1
- verb with object arousing to awaken; wake up: The footsteps aroused the dog. 1
- verb without object arousing to awake or become aroused: At dawn the farmers began to arouse. 1
- noun arousing Present participle of arouse. 1
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Origin of arousing
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 Arousing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arousing 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.
arousing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arousing
adjective arousing
- riproaring — boisterously wild and exciting; riotous: Have a rip-roaring good time.
- vitalizing — to give life to; make vital.
- pseudo-spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- mind-bending — mind-blowing.
- kissable — inviting kissing through being lovable or physically attractive.
Top questions with arousing
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