arousal

• Nom désignant l'action d'éveiller ou de stimuler, un état d'activité physiologique ou émotionnelle accrue, ou le processus de devenir alerte ou sexuellement excité.

A noun referring to the act of awakening or stimulating, a state of heightened physiological or emotional activity, or the process of becoming alert or sexually excited.

indénombrable

1. Act of arousingB2formal

   The action of awakening or stimulating someone or something into activity or awareness.

   Action d'éveiller

   • The speech caused a great arousal of public interest.
   • The arousal of curiosity is the first step in learning.
   • The sudden noise led to the arousal of the entire household.

   Synonymesawakeningexcitationincitementprovocationrousingstimulationstirring

2. Heightened physiological stateB2formalmedical

   A state of increased physiological activity, such as alertness, excitement, or readiness.

   Éveil physiologique

   • Physical exercise leads to a state of high arousal.
   • The patient's level of arousal was monitored after the surgery.
   • High arousal can improve performance in simple tasks.

   Synonymesactivationagitationalertnessexcitationexcitementstimulationwakefulness

   Antonymescalmnesslethargy

3. Awakening from sleepB2formalmedical

   The process of waking up from a state of sleep or unconsciousness.

   Réveil (passage de l'état de sommeil à l'éveil)

   • The alarm clock caused a sudden arousal from deep sleep.
   • Gradual arousal is better for the body than a sudden shock.
   • The patient's arousal from the coma was a positive sign.

   Synonymesawakeningrevivalrousingwakeningwaking

4. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   The process of becoming sexually excited or stimulated, often through mutual touch or foreplay.

   excitation sexuelle

   • Mutual arousal is an important part of a healthy intimate relationship.
   • The book discusses the psychology of sexual arousal.
   • Physical touch can lead to increased arousal between partners.

   Synonymesdesireexcitationexcitementlustpassionstimulationtitillationturn-on