turned-on

[ turnd-on, -awn ]

adjective

, Slang.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of turned-on¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

This is because DNA contains so-called enhancers, "switches" that ensure that the right genes are turned-on in the right cells at the right time.

From Science Daily

"Transporters work very differently than channels and, as such, the VSD is coupled to the sperm protein in a way that we have just never seen before, or even imagined. Its exciting to see how nature has done this and perhaps, in the future, we can learn from this to make synthetic proteins that can be turned-on by voltage or develop novel male contraceptives that work by blocking this protein," David Drew notes.

From Science Daily

While Megan and Dua keep singing, images are rapidly cut into the video: a hand crushing a cherry pie, an unzipped fly that frames a turned-on light switch, a face wrapped in webs.

From Los Angeles Times

The turned-on car somehow rolled forward, trapping Kosanovich between the two vehicles, local news outlet the Gothamist reported.

From Fox News

In December 2018, Dipsea began publishing erotica podcasts, saying, “We think it’s downright powerful for people to discover the most turned-on versions of themselves.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• activate
• log on
• put on
• switch on