heartthrob
Object of infatuation
A heartthrob is a celebrity or public figure who inspires romantic admiration, especially among young fans: He was a teen heartthrob in the nineties.
The term evokes the quickened pulse of infatuation.
It typically describes actors, musicians, or other performers known for their physical appeal.
Widely recognized public figure
- popstarFamous mainstream singer
- singerVocal music performer
- actorOne who portrays characters
- iconPictorial screen symbol
superstar · matinee idol · teen idol · pinup · poster · fandom · fanbase · adoration
Extremely attractive person
- hunkLarge irregular piece
- babeAffectionate partner name
- hottieSlang for attractive person
- studUpright wall framing
Adonis · beefcake · bombshell · knockout · looker · dish · catch · leading man
Compress with force
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- desireIntense wanting
passion · pining · obsession · butterflies · swooning · smitten · lovestruck · besotted
Magnetic personal appeal
- magnetismForce between poles
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- appealFormal review request
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
dazzling · enchanting · irresistible · smoldering · dreamy · gorgeous · handsome · beautiful
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
icon · superstar · matinee idol · teen idol · pinup · poster · fandom · fanbase · adoration · stardom
dreamboat
Extremely attractive person
stud · Adonis · beefcake · bombshell · knockout · looker · dish · catch · leading man · Romeo
crush
Compress with force
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
desire · passion · pining · obsession · butterflies · swooning · smitten · lovestruck · besotted · enamored
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
captivating · dazzling · enchanting · irresistible · smoldering · dreamy · gorgeous · handsome · beautiful · dashing
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, handsome
- celebrity typesdiva, icon, bombshell, leading man, sex symbol
- courtshipcourting, courtship, suitor, betrothal, wooing
- HeartthrobsJames Dean, Elvis Presley, Rudolph Valentino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, sweetheart
heartthrobrepulsive
Causing strong disgust
unattractive · turnoff · creep · undesirable · loser
heartthrobheartbreaker
One who causes romantic anguish
buzzkill · downer · bore · wet blanket · killjoy