Heartthrob: meaning, definitions and examples
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heartthrob
[ ˈhɑːrtˌθrɒb ]
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
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.
See also: brokenhearted, dishearten, disheartened, disheartening, halfheartedly, heart, heartache, heartbeat, heartbreak, heartbreaker, heartbreaking, heartbreakingly, heartbroken, heartening, heartfelt, heartily, heartland, heartless, heartlessly, heartlessness, heartsease, heartwarming, hearty.