arousing

verb

stimulate sexually

to begin moving

cause to become awake or conscious

cause to be alert and energetic

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

stop sleeping

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Roots

rouserous- · Old French · to stir up

Synonyms for arousing

arousaln stimulationn

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The word arousing breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root rous-, from Old French rouse (“to stir up”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.