turn-ons
What excites someone
Turn-ons are things that arouse sexual interest or excitement: Confidence is one of my biggest turn-ons.
The term extends to anything that sparks enthusiasm or attraction more generally: Good conversation is a real turn-on for me.
The opposite is turn-offs.
The hyphenated noun comes from the phrasal verb turn on, meaning to excite or arouse.
Intense wanting
- passionIntense emotional drive
- lustIntense carnal appetite
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
craving · appetite · excitement · stimulation · titillation · foreplay · sensuality · eroticism
Study of substances' interactions
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- appealFormal review request
- magnetismForce between poles
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
charm · seduction · fascination · intrigue · captivation · enchantment · infatuation · crush
Self-assurance or trust
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- humorAmusing quality
- witClever, inventive humor
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
ambition · creativity · authenticity · vulnerability · mystery · competence · assertiveness · playfulness
Pleased facial expression
- eyesOrgans of sight
- voiceSound from throat
- scentAirborne odor detected
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
lips · physique · style · grooming · posture · hands · hair · laughter
Direct visual connection
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
protectiveness · chivalry · teasing · listening · thoughtfulness · surprises · affection · devotion
desire
Intense wanting
yearning · craving · appetite · excitement · stimulation · titillation · foreplay · sensuality · eroticism · libido
chemistry
Study of substances' interactions
charisma · charm · seduction · fascination · intrigue · captivation · enchantment · infatuation · crush · admiration
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- humorAmusing quality
- witClever, inventive humor
kindness · ambition · creativity · authenticity · vulnerability · mystery · competence · assertiveness · playfulness · warmth
smile
Pleased facial expression
touch · lips · physique · style · grooming · posture · hands · hair · laughter · movement
eye contact
Direct visual connection
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
initiative · protectiveness · chivalry · teasing · listening · thoughtfulness · surprises · affection · devotion · pursuit