# arousal vs aroused

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### arousal
*noun · IPA /əˈɹaʊzəl/ · frequency rank #24,659*
The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.

### aroused
*adjective · IPA /əˈɹaʊzd/ · frequency rank #18,240*
Sexually excited; randy, lustful.

## Source
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