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

At night, few lights are turned on inside these beautiful slabs; of the twelve units in each building, only one or two are illuminated, meaning that most people with residences there live elsewhere in the city. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

The outcome turned on the standing of the plaintiffs, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and its members. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

When Pretti tried to help the woman, the agents turned on him and wrestled him to the ground. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

The following year, Brawn GP was bought by Mercedes, the money spigot turned on, and, once the hybrid era began in 2014, the championships started flowing. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

That being said, leaving the fan turned on On all day long isn’t free. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026

Cruz, out since early June after breaking his left hand, turned on a 2-2 knuckle curve from Keider Montero (9-8) in the fifth inning and sent it 422 feet to right-center for his 15th homer of the season and his first since June 2. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Dispatchable means power plants like natural gas, coal, nuclear and hydro that can be turned on whenever demand spikes. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But as with everything else in pro wrestling, Krush and Campanelli turned on Glitter and kicked her out of Top Tier. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026