Rousing
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: That rouses or rouse.
Arousal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.Sexual arousal.