1. Definition & Meaning
Sexual arousal (noun):
Sexual arousal refers to the physical and emotional response of a person when they are sexually stimulated. This includes increased blood flow, heart rate, and heightened sensations.
In simple words, sexual arousal means getting turned on or excited in a sexual way.
2. Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsɛk.ʃu.əl əˈraʊ.zəl/
- Breakdown: SEK-shoo-uhl uh-ROW-zuhl
3. Grammatical Formation
| Part of Speech | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun phrase | Uncountable | “Sexual arousal can be triggered by touch.” |
4. Synonyms
sexual excitement, libido, erotic stimulation, physical arousal, sexual desire
5. Antonyms
sexual indifference, lack of desire, low libido, asexuality, unresponsiveness
6. Related Terms
- Libido – overall sexual drive or desire
- Arousal – a broader term for any emotional or physical excitement
- Sensuality – enjoyment of physical or sexual pleasure
- Stimulation – anything that provokes a response
- Intimacy – closeness, especially emotional or physical
7. Common Collocations
- sexual arousal response
- signs of sexual arousal
- physical sexual arousal
- increased sexual arousal
- trigger sexual arousal
- reduce sexual arousal
8. Idiomatic Usage & Expressions
- “Triggered by sexual arousal” – used when something is caused by feeling sexually excited
“The behavior was triggered by sexual arousal.”
- “Build-up of sexual arousal” – gradual increase in desire
“The movie created a slow build-up of sexual arousal.”
- “Suppress sexual arousal” – to hold back or control it
“Meditation can help some people suppress sexual arousal.”
9. Sample Sentences
- “Certain scents and touches can trigger sexual arousal.”
- “Sexual arousal varies from person to person.”
- “The romantic scene sparked mild sexual arousal.”
- “Lack of sleep may lower sexual arousal.”
- “The study explored how stress affects sexual arousal.”