Definition: the act of arousing
Usage: the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
Similar words: change of state
Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
Synonyms: rousing
Definition: rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading
Usage: tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation
Similar words: provocative
Definition: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
Usage: a provocative remark; a provocative smile; provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance- Anthony Trollope
Definition: capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
Usage: a rousing sermon; stirring events such as wars and rescues
Similar words: stimulating
Definition: rousing or quickening activity or the senses
Usage: a stimulating discussion