sexual arousal

Definitions of sexual arousal
  1. noun
    the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior
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    types:
    cybersex
    sexual arousal involving communication on the internet
    eroticism, erotism
    a state of anticipation of sexuality
    horniness, hot pants, hotness
    a state of sexual arousal
    type of:
    arousal
    a state of heightened physiological activity
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