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
• 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
• set on
• stormed
• jumped (on)
• set at
• went in (on)
• descended (on or upon)
• struck
• set upon
• rounded on
• went at
• pounced (on or upon)
• charged
• flew at
• robbed
• tore into
• ambushed
• pitched into
• assailed
• beat up on
• swarmed
• rushed
• invaded
• lit into
• beset
• ganged up (on)
• trashed
• bushwhacked
• sicced
• surprised
• sacked
• flanked
• mobbed
• ambuscaded
• besieged
• bombed
• waylaid
• mugged
• bombarded
• plundered
• blitzed
• battered
• ravaged
• buffeted
• looted
• beleaguered
• barraged
• plastered
• banged away (at)
• cannoned
• bum-rushed
• cannonaded
• pillaged
• enveloped
• nuked
• 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
• actuated
• turned over
• ignited
• provoked
• ran
• charged
• pushed
• fired
• electrified
• kicked over
• launched
• stirred up
• stepped up
• released
• switched
• stimulated
• energized
• discharged
• sped (up)
• tripped
• excited
• aroused
• reactivated
• accelerated
• recharged
• incited
• instigated
• quickened
• catalyzed
• vitalized
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turned-on

Adjective

But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Verb

When it is turned on, only members the user has chosen to contact can see the user’s profile. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Everything gets turned on per the instructions, and the recording stops on its own after six hours of data collection. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Industrial capacity cannot be turned on and off like a light switch. — George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

In both Hazelwood’s book and Scanlon’s film (adapted by Sarah Rothschild), what seems like the sort of BFF-busting complication audiences long ago grew tired of is turned on its head. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

With the feature turned on, higher voices gain a tinny quality as the AI works to boost conversational tones in a semi-loud environment. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2026

At that point, the reporter said, Hudson materialized, saw them, and turned on her heels and left. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

On that fateful morning, Siby was awakened by a frantic phone call from a co-worker’s wife and turned on his TV to see the North Tower engulfed in flames. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

With permission turned on, OlloBot says the SS1 can recognize moments such as laughter or celebrations and capture them automatically. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026