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
This shy, dopey, lovesick kid should not be responsible for a firearm.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
The character was far from your typical lovesick girlfriend.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Nothing’s hotter than a lovesick duke.
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
His novels have featured fan-favorite characters ranging from a lovesick vacuum cleaner to a talking, shapeshifting blob.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
The character was far from your typical lovesick girlfriend.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Nothing’s hotter than a lovesick duke.
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
His novels have featured fan-favorite characters ranging from a lovesick vacuum cleaner to a talking, shapeshifting blob.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lovesick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (Netflix documentary) Rescued from poachers, an endangered baby pangolin embarks on a journey back to the wild with help from a devoted human guardian in this documentary.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Molly McGovern was a sweet, loving, smart, funny and caring person.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Poway Unified School District’s three District Classified Employees of the Year for 2025 incorporate caring and compassionate qualities while serving the district, officials said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The focus belongs to Dave (Dennis Christopher), a talented cyclist infatuated with all things Italian who — with the help of friends played by Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, and Jackie Earle Haley — concentrates on participating in a big race and trying to figure out what’s next for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pete becomes infatuated with the fact that Evie is infatuated with Danny.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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