0%

turned-on

turn-on
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [turn on, awn]
    • /tɜrn ɒn, ɔn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [turn on, awn]
    • /tɜrn ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of turned-on word

  • adjective turned-on lively and chic; switched-on. 1
  • adjective turned-on full of or characterized by excitement. 1
  • adjective turned-on under the influence of a narcotic or hallucinogen, as marijuana. 1
  • adjective turned-on sexually aroused. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of turned-on

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Turned-on

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

turned-on popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for turned-on

adj turned-on

  • blissful — A blissful situation or period of time is one in which you are extremely happy.
  • hopped up — excited; enthusiastic; exuberant, especially overexuberant.
  • in seventh heaven — ecstatically happy
  • intoxicated — Archaic. intoxicated.

adjective turned-on

  • aroused — in a state of sexual arousal
  • elated — Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.
  • euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
  • hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?