Heartthrob
(noun)
- A person, usually a celebrity, who is admired and adored, especially for their good looks.
- A person who one is romantically attracted to.
Origin:
The word "heartthrob" likely originated in the mid-20th century and comes from the phrase "heart throb", meaning a sudden strong feeling in the heart, often caused by romantic attraction.
Examples:
- The young actor quickly became a heartthrob among teenage girls.
- His charming personality made him the heartthrob of the office.