heartthrob
/ˈhɑrtˌθrɑb/
noun
- A very attractive or handsome person, especially a male celebrity who is widely admired and adored by fans.
- In the 1990s, he was considered the biggest heartthrob in pop music.
- She had posters of her favorite heartthrob all over her bedroom walls.
- The young actor became a teenage heartthrob after his first movie came out.
- A strong, fast heartbeat, often caused by excitement, nervousness, or romantic feelings.
- He felt a nervous heartthrob every time he saw her walk into the room.
- Her heartthrob quickened as she waited for the test results.
- The sudden noise made my heartthrob race with fear.