Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heart-throb
noun
/ˈhɑːrtˌθrɒb/
Definition
A person who is very attractive or charming, often evoking romantic feelings.
Examples
- She had a crush on a famous heart-throb from her favorite movie.
- The singer is a heart-throb among teenagers.
- His sudden smile made him a heart-throb in her eyes.
Meaning
The term ‘heart-throb’ is often used to describe someone who causes excitement or a flutter in the heart, typically in a romantic sense.
Synonyms
- Heartthrob
- Crush
- Beau