head-turningadj.

Brit.

/ˈhɛdˌtəːnɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈhɛdˌtərnɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: head n.¹, turning adj.

Etymology: < head n.¹ + turning adj. With sense 2 compare slightly earlier head-turner n. 2.

1. That has a mentally intoxicating effect; spec. (a) giddying, dizzying; (b) causing self-importance or conceitedness. Cf. turn v. 1b, 33a.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > excitement > extravagant or rapturous excitement > [adjective] > causing

inebriousc1450

intoxicating1606

heady1669

head-turning1803

inebriating1806

musky1858

intoxicant1861

1803 W. O. Pughe Geiriadur Cynmraeg a Saesoneg: Welsh & Eng. Dict. II Gwibwrn, the head-turning giddiness, or a cracked brain.

c1844 A. Opie in C. L. Brightwell Life A. Opie (1854) 364 This boy, in spite of the head-turning honours which were his at this early period, was possessed of..a due consideration for the rights of others.

1953 L. P. Hartley Go-between xiii. 147 I wasn't prepared for the storm of clapping which, owing to the confined space, had far greater impact and head-turning quality than the applause which had greeted my catch.

1962 John o' London's 4 Jan. 20/1 Head-turning heights where vaulting ambitions leap.

1997 Jerusalem Post (Nexis) 3 July 8 Perhaps, had the Shah's backers in Washington been somewhat less effusive in their head-turning praise, he might have saved his regime by paying more attention to building support for his reforms among his people.

2. Extremely noticeable or attractive; eye-catching, striking.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [adjective]

catching?a1430

vive1528

fascinating1618

affecting1665

amusing1695

uptaking1737

striking1752

interesting1768

arresting1792

frappant1797

riveting1800

engrossing1820

enchaining1823

arrestive1834

alive1844

vivid1853

seizing1865

absorptive1881

absorbative1893

gripping1896

intriguing1909

attention-getting1917

grippy1921

head-turning1938

gimmicky1957

compulsive1961

spellbinding1978

stunty1981

1938 Los Angeles Times 25 Aug. ii. 5/4 A head-turning, eye-catching vision in white..she was so lovely we couldn't believe our heart!

1968 ‘R. Amberley’ Incitement to Murder v. 128 She had..a head-turning beauty.

1999 C. Brookmyre One Fine Day in Middle of Night (2000) 102 Simone's now head-turning friend Alison had once been a fifth-year ugly duckling like herself.

2009 Daily Tel. 25 Nov. 32/1 With miles of boardwalked beaches, upscale shopping, world-class nightlife and head-turning buildings..Tel Aviv lives up to its billing as the Miami of the Middle East.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	head-turning
释义	head-turningadj. Brit. /ˈhɛdˌtəːnɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈhɛdˌtərnɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: head n.¹, turning adj. Etymology: < head n.¹ + turning adj. With sense 2 compare slightly earlier head-turner n. 2. 1. That has a mentally intoxicating effect; spec. (a) giddying, dizzying; (b) causing self-importance or conceitedness. Cf. turn v. 1b, 33a. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > excitement > extravagant or rapturous excitement > [adjective] > causing inebriousc1450 intoxicating1606 heady1669 head-turning1803 inebriating1806 musky1858 intoxicant1861 1803 W. O. Pughe Geiriadur Cynmraeg a Saesoneg: Welsh & Eng. Dict. II Gwibwrn, the head-turning giddiness, or a cracked brain. c1844 A. Opie in C. L. Brightwell Life A. Opie (1854) 364 This boy, in spite of the head-turning honours which were his at this early period, was possessed of..a due consideration for the rights of others. 1953 L. P. Hartley Go-between xiii. 147 I wasn't prepared for the storm of clapping which, owing to the confined space, had far greater impact and head-turning quality than the applause which had greeted my catch. 1962 John o' London's 4 Jan. 20/1 Head-turning heights where vaulting ambitions leap. 1997 Jerusalem Post (Nexis) 3 July 8 Perhaps, had the Shah's backers in Washington been somewhat less effusive in their head-turning praise, he might have saved his regime by paying more attention to building support for his reforms among his people. 2. Extremely noticeable or attractive; eye-catching, striking. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [adjective] catching?a1430 vive1528 fascinating1618 affecting1665 amusing1695 uptaking1737 striking1752 interesting1768 arresting1792 frappant1797 riveting1800 engrossing1820 enchaining1823 arrestive1834 alive1844 vivid1853 seizing1865 absorptive1881 absorbative1893 gripping1896 intriguing1909 attention-getting1917 grippy1921 head-turning1938 gimmicky1957 compulsive1961 spellbinding1978 stunty1981 1938 Los Angeles Times 25 Aug. ii. 5/4 A head-turning, eye-catching vision in white..she was so lovely we couldn't believe our heart! 1968 ‘R. Amberley’ Incitement to Murder v. 128 She had..a head-turning beauty. 1999 C. Brookmyre One Fine Day in Middle of Night (2000) 102 Simone's now head-turning friend Alison had once been a fifth-year ugly duckling like herself. 2009 Daily Tel. 25 Nov. 32/1 With miles of boardwalked beaches, upscale shopping, world-class nightlife and head-turning buildings..Tel Aviv lives up to its billing as the Miami of the Middle East. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1803
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