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
  • Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Anchor Bay Bar & Grill in Biron, Wisconsin, draws a devoted crowd for their weekly fish fry, but the cost of food has come a challenge.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But the consequence of this relentless churn of work has been a wild inconsistency in quality, leading to a cooling with even his most devoted viewing public.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • Klein, a Silicon Valley software engineering manager, was a passionate collector until his hobby overwhelmed his home and family life.
    — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Early signs suggest professional softball can indeed convert passionate fans into a lasting enterprise.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
  • Rika also reminded me a lot of him—a little too focused on shopping over family finances, caring but impulsive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • The peaceful exile is shattered when Ravana’s sister, Surpanakha (played by Rakul Preet Singh), becomes infatuated with Rama, setting off a chain of events that leads to her humiliation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of infatuated

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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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