arousal
CEFR: C1
The state of physiological and psychological alertness, sensory activation, and neural excitation.
Synonyms
- alertness
- physiological activation
Common Collocations
- state of arousal
- levels of arousal
- emotional arousal
Example Sentence
Extreme boredom can manifest as either low lethargic arousal or agitated, high-arousal restlessness.