in love

phrase

: inspired by affection

Examples of in love in a Sentence

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In recent years, movie audiences have fallen back in love with the whodunnit, thanks to the mighty talents of Rian Johnson and Kenneth Branagh and more. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 The film ends with Sally and Gary happily in love, which begs a question that’s been gestating for 28 years — doesn’t that slap him with a death sentence? Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 While Sally is uncomfortable with her lineage, her sister is wild and utterly in love with being a witch. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 For those of us in love with the past, libraries are magnetic. Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in love

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in love was in the 14th century

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“In love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20love. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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