Dictionary.com

turned-on

[ turnd-on, -awn ]
/ ˈtɜrndˈɒn, -ˈɔn /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR turned-on ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective Slang.

lively and chic; switched-on.
full of or characterized by excitement.
under the influence of a narcotic or hallucinogen, as marijuana.
sexually aroused.

QUIZZES

TAKE THIS QUIZ IF A DAZZLING VOCABULARY IS YOUR DESIDERATUM!

Have the Words of the Day from October 19–25, 2020, made an indelible mark on your memory? Take the quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 7
What does “clement” mean?
having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.
favorite; cherished.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of turned-on

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby turned-on

turn button, turncoat, turncock, turndown, turned comma, turned-on, turner, Turner, Joseph Mallord William, Turner, Nat, Turner's syndrome, Turner's tooth
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Words related to turned-on

animated, atingle, elated, electrified, excited, inspired, moved, touched, aroused, stirred, worked up

Example sentences from the Web for turned-on

  • What was the significance of the broken incandescent burner, the turned-on gas, and the faint mark under the window?

    The Shrieking Pit|Arthur J. Rees

  • Her letters, in the surprising jet of their expression, remind one of a turned-on tap.

    Queen Victoria|Lytton Strachey