Synonyms of the word

rousing

• adj. That rouses or excites.
• v. present participle of rouse.
• n. The act by which somebody or something is roused.

arousal

• n. The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
• n. Sexual arousal.
• n. A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart…
• n. Arousal from sleep or hibernation.

provocative

• adj. Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
• adj. Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest.
• n. (now historical) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.

stimulating

• adj. Having a manner that stimulates.
• v. present participle of stimulate.

stirring

• adj. invigorating or inspiring.
• v. present participle of stir.
• n. (gerund of stir) An occasion on which something stirs or is stirred.