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heartthrob

[ ˈhɑːrtˌθrɒb ]

Noun

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romantic interest

A heartthrob is a person, typically a celebrity, who is considered very attractive and generates strong romantic feelings in others. They often have a large following of admirers who are captivated by their charm and charisma.

Synonyms

crush, heartbreaker, idol.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
heartthrob	Used to describe someone who is very attractive and likely to be the object of many people's romantic feelings. Often used for celebrities or popular public figures. The actor became an overnight heartthrob after the release of his hit movie. Teen magazines often feature the latest Hollywood heartthrob on their covers.
crush	Refers to a strong feeling of romantic attraction, often fleeting and typically experienced by young people. It can also be used casually for light romantic interests. She has a crush on the new boy in her class. My first crush was on a girl in my kindergarten class.
idol	Used to describe someone admired greatly, typically for their talents or accomplishments, rather than purely for their attractiveness. While it can include physical attraction, it often encompasses respect and admiration for talent or achievements. The young singer quickly became an idol to millions of fans worldwide. For many aspiring athletes, the tennis player is an idol.
heartbreaker	Describes someone who is attractive but is known for ending romantic relationships frequently, often leaving their partners hurt. It has a negative connotation. He’s known as a heartbreaker, so be careful if you start dating him. After multiple failed relationships, she had a reputation as a heartbreaker.

Examples of usage

He became a teenage heartthrob after starring in that romantic movie.
She swooned over the latest heartthrob in the music industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "heartthrob" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galã

🇮🇳 दिल की धड़कन

🇩🇪 Schwarm

🇮🇩 idola

🇺🇦 кумир

🇵🇱 idol

🇯🇵 ハートスロブ

🇫🇷 idole

🇪🇸 rompecorazones

🇹🇷 kalp hırsızı

🇰🇷 심쿵남

🇸🇦 فتى الأحلام

🇨🇿 idol

🇸🇰 idol

🇨🇳 偶像

🇸🇮 idol

🇮🇸 draumaprins

🇰🇿 құдай

🇬🇪 კერპი

🇦🇿 idol

🇲🇽 rompecorazones

Etymology

The term 'heartthrob' originated in the early 1900s and was initially used to describe a pulsating sensation in the chest. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who causes the heart to throb with romantic feelings. The concept of a heartthrob has been prevalent in popular culture, especially in the entertainment industry, where actors, musicians, and other celebrities are often labeled as heartthrobs.