dreamboats
Objects of infatuation
Dreamboats is the plural of dreamboat, a slang term for an extremely attractive or desirable person: All the dreamboats in high school ignored me.
The word evokes mid-twentieth-century romantic idealism, now often used with nostalgic or ironic inflection.
Object of romantic admiration
- crushCompress with force
- hunkLarge irregular piece
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
looker · catch · ten · bombshell · hottie · babe · stud · siren
Object of worship
- starLuminous astronomical object
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- matinee idolHandsome stage or film star
leading man · movie star · pop star · teen idol · pinup · famous · glamorous · fan favorite
Affectionate name for beloved
- loverRomantic intimate
- paramourLover in secret affair
- beauMale romantic companion
- suitorOne who seeks affection
flame · beloved · darling · soulmate · amour · admirer · valentine · heartthrob
Magnetic personal appeal
- magnetismForce between poles
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- suavityPolished social manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
gallantry · sophistication · elegance · poise · grace · dapper · polish · refinement
Compress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
- lovesickPining from romantic longing
- puppy loveImmature romantic attraction
swooning · mooning · pining · besotted · enamored · lovestruck · starry-eyed · head-over-heels
heartthrob
Object of romantic admiration
knockout · looker · catch · ten · bombshell · hottie · babe · stud · siren · enchanter
idol
Object of worship
- starLuminous astronomical object
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
matinee idol · leading man · movie star · pop star · teen idol · pinup · famous · glamorous · fan favorite · fame
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
suitor · flame · beloved · darling · soulmate · amour · admirer · valentine · heartthrob · lothario
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
debonair · gallantry · sophistication · elegance · poise · grace · dapper · polish · refinement · wit
crush
Compress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
- lovesickPining from romantic longing
puppy love · swooning · mooning · pining · besotted · enamored · lovestruck · starry-eyed · head-over-heels · butterflies
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
dreamboatslosers
Unsuccessful competitors
creeps · duds · turnoffs · nightmares · rejects
dreamboatsnobodies
Unimportant, unknown persons
average Joes · plain Janes · zeros · schlubs · nothing special