Synonyms of turned-on

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adjective

ˈtərnd-ˈȯn 

as in now

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

a film genre that today's turned-on moviegoers seem little interested in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• now
• downtown
• fashionable
• hip
• stylish
• with-it
• smart
• groovy
• cool
• chic
• trendy
• in
• mod
• hep
• def
• au courant
• sharp
• voguish
• modish
• snappy
• a la mode
• à la mode

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• uncool
• unhip
• nerdy
• geeky
• unfashionable
• untrendy
• nerdish
• dowdy
• unstylish
• styleless

turned (on)

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verb (1)

past tense of turn (on)

as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against

it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacked
• assaulted
• raided
• stormed
• set on
• jumped (on)
• set at
• went in (on)
• descended (on or upon)
• struck
• set upon
• rounded on
• went at
• charged
• pounced (on or upon)
• flew at
• robbed
• tore into
• ambushed
• pitched into
• swarmed
• assailed
• beat up on
• rushed
• invaded
• lit into
• beset
• bushwhacked
• ganged up (on)
• trashed
• sicked
• sicced
• surprised
• sacked
• flanked
• mobbed
• ambuscaded
• besieged
• bombed
• waylaid
• surprized
• mugged
• bombarded
• plundered
• blitzed
• battered
• ravaged
• buffeted
• looted
• beleaguered
• nuked
• barraged
• plastered
• banged away (at)
• cannoned
• bum-rushed
• cannonaded
• pillaged
• enveloped
• harried
• pressed
• overran
• forayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covered
• protected
• secured
• defended
• guarded
• shielded

turned on

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verb (2)

past tense of turn on

1

as in thrilled

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrilled
• excited
• electrified
• delighted
• pumped up
• inspired
• galvanized
• intoxicated
• intrigued
• charged
• exhilarated
• enchanted
• aroused
• provoked
• titillated
• stimulated
• riveted
• incited
• interested
• captivated
• hypnotized
• charmed
• mesmerized
• bewitched
• enthralled
• spellbound
• tantalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tired
• bored
• wearied
• jaded
• discouraged
• palled
• dejected
• disheartened
• demoralized
• dispirited

2

as in activated

to cause to function

would you turn on the TV?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activated
• triggered
• sparked
• drove
• set off
• moved
• generated
• powered
• touched off
• started
• cranked (up)
• fueled
• fuelled
• actuated
• turned over
• ignited
• provoked
• run
• ran
• charged
• pushed
• fired
• kicked over
• launched
• stirred up
• stepped up
• released
• electrified
• switched
• stimulated
• energized
• discharged
• sped (up)
• tripped
• excited
• aroused
• reactivated
• speeded (up)
• recharged
• accelerated
• incited
• instigated
• vitalized
• quickened
• catalyzed
• kick-started
• jump-started

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• turned off
• cut out
• shut off
• cut
• killed
• cut off
• stopped
• drew up
• checked
• arrested
• stuck
• halted
• jammed
• stalled
• deactivated
• suppressed
• slowed
• repressed
• stunted
• braked
• decelerated