aroused
|a/roused|
B2
/əˈraʊzd/
(arouse)
stimulate or awaken
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arouse' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'arousen,' where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'rousen' meant 'to stir up.'
Historical Evolution
'arousen' transformed into the modern English word 'arouse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stir up or awaken,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'arouse'.
The loud noise aroused him from his sleep.
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Adjective 1
sexually excited or stimulated.
He felt aroused by the romantic setting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40