1. To stimulate interest or excitement:
* Example: "The movie's thrilling plot was very arousing."
* Synonyms: Exciting, stimulating, captivating, intriguing
2. To awaken or rouse from sleep:
* Example: "The loud noise arousing the sleeping dog."
* Synonyms: Waking, rousing, awakening
3. To excite sexual desire:
* Example: "This advertisement is considered arousing."
* Synonyms: Erotic, stimulating, sensual
4. In biology:
* Example: "The nerve impulses arousing the sensory receptors."
* Synonyms: Exciting, stimulating, activating
5. In psychology:
* Example: "The psychologist discussed the arousing effects of stress."
* Synonyms: Excitation, stimulation, activation
To understand the specific meaning of "arousing" in a sentence, it's important to consider the context and the words surrounding it.