lovesick

adjective

Definition of lovesicknext
as in loving
unhappy because of love; feeling weak, foolish, or unhappy because someone you love does not love you The movie is a comedy about a lovesick teenager.

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Recent Examples of lovesick The format was simple and devastatingly effective — slap the phrase onto a screengrab of a notoriously lovesick character and let the chaos unfold. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Tomei plays an outspoken psychologist who rushes to Los Angeles to try to stop her lovesick daughter (Bravo) from getting married, fearing the groom is a narcissist, according to IMDb. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026 With a tone that's equally anxious and lovesick, the British singer confronts domestic bliss and finds her stride. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026 This one, produced by Davido collaborator Ragee, is a little more hard-driving than some of his previous work, but leans strongly on amapiano elements to hammer home its beat, while the legendary Olamide slides through with the assist on this lovesick yet confident cut. — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lovesick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
  1. loving
  2. devoted
  3. passionate
  4. adoring
  5. caring
  6. infatuated
Adjective
  • Published by Gallimard last year, the book has been hailed as a loving homage to 1980s-90s horror films, especially Stephen King.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Phish turned the clock all the way back Wednesday night (July 22) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, opening its five-night stand with a show that doubled as a loving tribute to the band’s early years emerging from the Vermont club scene.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Costco has retail's most devoted fans Who is eligible for a payment?
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Now, a new documentary, created in association with Rolling Stone, is spotlighting the devoted fans that turned the comment into a global rallying cry.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.
    — Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of adoring
Adjective
  • Kind and caring, William, 12, enjoys looking out for others and showing kindness in everyday moments.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Watching her grow, while being raised by these caring and quirky individuals, feels life affirming.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • Alfred and Tristan survive their tours of duty, and both become infatuated with their late brother’s widow, creating a tense rivalry between one another for her affections.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
  • Remind yourself that these giddy infatuated feelings are all part of the act.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of infatuated

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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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