heartthrobs
Objects of infatuation
Heartthrobs is the plural of heartthrob—a celebrity or public figure who inspires romantic infatuation, especially among young fans: teen heartthrobs of the 1990s, The actor was a heartthrob before becoming a serious dramatic performer.
The word evokes the quickened pulse of adolescent crushes.
Compresses with force
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
pining · smitten · lovesick · daydreams · fantasies · paramour · love interest · affection
Profound loving regard
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- crushesCompresses with force
- swooningLosing consciousness briefly
- fan clubsOrganizations for enthusiasts
posters · devotion · screaming · fainting · worship · infatuation · idolization · fangirls
Force between poles
- charmAttractive personal quality
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
- appealFormal review request
dreaminess · good looks · handsomeness · smolder · dashing · gorgeous · captivating · irresistible
Celebrities adored by youth
- boy bandsManufactured male vocal ensembles
- prom kingsMale formal dance winners
- puppy loveImmature romantic attraction
- teen magazinesPublications for adolescents
posters · lockers · sleepovers · fan fiction · social media · coming-of-age
Objects of fervent admiration
- superstarsElite famous performers
- iconsRepresentative small images
- crushesCompresses with force
- pinupsAttractive posed photographs
matinee idols · teen idols · pop stars · movie stars · film stars · rockstars · boy bands · poster boys
crushes
Compresses with force
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- longingIntense, persistent desire
yearning · pining · smitten · lovesick · daydreams · fantasies · paramour · love interest · affection · admiration
adoration
Profound loving regard
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- crushesCompresses with force
- swooningLosing consciousness briefly
fan clubs · posters · devotion · screaming · fainting · worship · infatuation · idolization · fangirls · stan culture
magnetism
Force between poles
appeal · dreaminess · good looks · handsomeness · smolder · dashing · gorgeous · captivating · irresistible · enchanting
teen idols
Celebrities adored by youth
- boy bandsManufactured male vocal ensembles
- prom kingsMale formal dance winners
- puppy loveImmature romantic attraction
teen magazines · posters · lockers · sleepovers · fan fiction · social media · coming-of-age
idols
Objects of fervent admiration
- superstarsElite famous performers
- iconsRepresentative small images
- crushesCompresses with force
pinups · matinee idols · teen idols · pop stars · movie stars · film stars · rockstars · boy bands · poster boys · dreamboats
- HeartthrobsJames Dean, Elvis Presley, Rudolph Valentino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt
- heroeshero, heroes, heroine, heroines, superhero
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, lovebirds
- TV peoplenews anchor, newscaster, presenter, reporter, talk show host
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
heartthrobsturnoffs
Things that repel
undesirables · creeps · losers · rejects · pariahs
heartthrobsnobodies
Unimportant, unknown persons
unknowns · nonentities · wallflowers · invisible people · has-beens