Found 2 items, similar to arousal.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: arousal arousal n 1: the act of arousing; “the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions” [syn: rousing] 2: a state of heightened physiological activity 3: awakening from sleep 4: mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse [syn: foreplay, stimulation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Arousal Arousal \A*rous"al\, n. The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused. [1913 Webster] Whatever has associated itself with the arousal and activity of our better nature. --Hare. [1913 Webster]