adj

arousing

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adj

Causing excitement, interest, or sexual stimulation.

"The trailer promised an arousing mix of suspense and romance."

How to Use Arousing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that stirs up excitement or arousal.

Common pairings

arousing scene sexually arousing

more arousing comparative, arousings plural, most arousing superlative

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