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AROUSING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Arousing.

Arousing - as a verb

Stop sleeping

Example: "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awakeawakencome alivewakewake upwaken

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

Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring upcall downcall forthconjureconjure upevokeinvokeput forwardraisestir
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be alert and energetic

Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braceenergiseenergizeperk upstimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to become awake or conscious

Example: "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awakenrousewakewake upwaken
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To begin moving

Example: "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stir

To evoke sexual feelings

Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excitewind up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arousing - as a noun

An act or occurrence in which something is aroused

Arousing - as an adjective

Causing arousal.

Example: "I am having very arousing thoughts."

Example Sentences

"The novel had an arousing plot that kept me hooked until the very end."
"The exotic dancers put on an arousing performance that captivated the audience."
"The fragrance of the flowers was incredibly arousing and filled the room with a seductive scent."
"Her arousing beauty made heads turn wherever she went."
"The artist's painting was filled with vibrant colors and had an arousing effect on the viewers."
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Word Game Points

Is AROUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arousing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AROUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is AROUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arousing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AROUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is AROUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arousing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AROUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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