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
With a tone that's equally anxious and lovesick, the British singer confronts domestic bliss and finds her stride.
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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.
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Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
Three-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald originated the role of the lovesick Munchkin Boq.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
Three-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald originated the role of the lovesick Munchkin Boq.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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The business began as a ghost kitchen inside Oak Street Eats before growing a devoted following through social media.
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.
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The company operates 15 safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with safari experiences built around bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values.
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For generations, neighborhoods had park programs, church leagues, YMCAs, summer jobs, youth clubs and local hangouts where teenagers could spend time under the watchful eyes of caring adults.
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But the Emmys consistently bypassed Scrubs, more infatuated with the glamour of Sex and the City and reliability of Everybody Loves Raymond until Garden State turned Zach Braff, however momentarily, into a movie star.
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Jared Speight is a stubborn titan of Long Island abstraction when star writer Roxy Margaux first becomes infatuated with his bravado.
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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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