Aroused
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹaʊzd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aroused is an adjective meaning Sexually excited; randy, lustful.
Meaning
Sexually excited; randy, lustful.
More Meanings
- Stirred up, agitated.
- simple past and past participle of arouse
Example Sentences
You can concentrate on one that you already know well and one that you know will cause you to become very aroused.
Indeed, payers of local property taxes have become the most aroused group in the nation. In the last two years, property owners have voted down bond issues of all stripes even those for schools.
The feminist writer and academic Marina Warner believes the unexpectedly wide appeal of this explicit fiction could be a sign of how difficult people now find it to feel aroused in an era when sex and nudity have become so commonplace.
The general public is becoming more and more aroused about this whole matter of safety, and any manufacturer who would be enterprising enough to offer thorough driving instruction with each car purchased would probably find it a valuable selling point.
Synonyms for aroused
Depending on context, synonyms include ablaze, amorous, buckish, concupiscent, corny, desirous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ablaze, aflame, agitated, awakened, emotional, excited.
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