Matinee idol

/mˈatənˌeɪ ˈaɪdəl/

/mˈætənˌeɪ ˈaɪdəl/

Matinee idol

a good-looking actor who is admired by women

synonyms : idol

Examples

1. In 1984, an American matinee idol met a disturbing end.

2. He was, like, a heartthrob, a matinee idol.

3. "Old Hollywood" is synonymous with class, sophistication, and images of matinee idols chastely stealing kisses on the silver screen.

4. They say that cleanliness is next to godliness, but matinee idol Clark Gable took it to a whole new level.