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