turned on

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Definition

Adjective: 1. Feeling great sexual desire; sexually aroused: The primary meaning describes a state of heightened sexual interest or excitement. Example: The romantic movie left her feeling turned on. 2. Excited or stimulated by something (non-sexual, informal): In a broader, more informal sense, it can describe being very enthusiastic or energized by an idea, activity, or thing. Example: He's really turned on by the challenge of learning a new language.

Usage
  • This term is informal and is most commonly used to describe sexual arousal. The non-sexual usage is also informal and suggests a strong, passionate interest.
  • It is typically used as a predicate adjective, following a linking verb like "feel," "was," "is," or "get."
    • She felt turned on.
    • They were turned on by the idea.
  • It can be followed by "by" to indicate the source of the arousal or excitement.
    • He gets turned on by intellectual conversation.
Examples
  • Sexual desire:
    • The flirtatious text messages got him turned on.
    • She admitted she was turned on during their date.
  • Non-sexual excitement:
    • I'm really turned on by the prospect of starting my own business.
    • The innovative design of the car turned the engineers on.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can function as part of a phrasal verb when separated ("turn [someone] on"). In this form, it means to cause someone to feel sexually aroused or, informally, to cause great interest or excitement.
    • His confidence really turns her on. (causes sexual arousal)
    • Classical music doesn't really turn me on. (does not excite my interest)
Variants and Related Words
  • Turn-on (noun): Something that causes sexual arousal or great interest.
    • Intelligence is a major turn-on for her.
    • For him, a good puzzle is a real turn-on.
Synonyms
  • Aroused: Sexually excited.
  • Horny (very informal): Feeling strong sexual desire.
  • Stimulated: Physically or mentally excited.
  • Excited: Very interested and eager.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Turn on: As a phrasal verb, its primary meanings are to start a machine/light (e.g., ) or to attack suddenly (e.g., ). The meaning of causing arousal/excitement is a distinct, informal usage of this verb.
Notes
  • The meaning is entirely dependent on context. "She turned on the radio" uses the phrasal verb for starting a device. "She was turned on" uses the adjective form to describe a state of arousal.
  • Due to its strong association with sexual desire, the non-sexual use can sometimes carry a playful or suggestive double meaning.
Adjective
  1. feeling great sexual desire
    • feeling horny

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