crush-worthy

Deserving romantic interest

Crush-worthy describes someone attractive or appealing enough to develop a crush on.

The term belongs to informal speech and social media, where people evaluate celebrities, fictional characters, or acquaintances as potential objects of romantic infatuation.

The new transfer student is totally crush-worthy.

Like other -worthy compounds (newsworthy, praiseworthy), it suggests meeting a threshold—in this case, being sufficiently charming, good-looking, or interesting to warrant daydreaming about.

appearance

gorgeous

Strikingly beautiful

cute · pretty · hot · good-looking · radiant · dazzling · striking · fine · attractive · lovely

attraction

appealing

Pleasant and inviting

irresistible · magnetic · dreamy · desirable · enchanting · fascinating · beguiling · mesmerizing · intriguing · compelling

infatuation

smitten

Powerfully attracted to someone

moonstruck · starstruck · lovestruck · daydreaming · pining · head-over-heels · lovesick · butterflies · blushing · giddy

charm

charismatic

Compellingly attractive to others

sweet · engaging · suave · gallant · amiable · affable · graceful · debonair · smooth · flirtatious

Opposites
romantic/physical attractiveness

crush-worthyrepulsive

Causing strong disgust

unattractive · off-putting · undesirable · creepy · revolting

memorability/distinctiveness

crush-worthyforgettable

Unlikely to be recalled

unmemorable · plain · unremarkable · nondescript · bland

likability/charm

crush-worthyrepugnant

Extremely distasteful or offensive

loathsome · detestable · off-putting · charmless · unlikable

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G