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
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.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Launching with the letters of a lovesick protagonist, this epistolary novel centers a recognizable Brooklyn Dad.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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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.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Launching with the letters of a lovesick protagonist, this epistolary novel centers a recognizable Brooklyn Dad.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
Adjective
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Thank you, Hannah and Maribeth for your loving, clear and steady vision for One Story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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On Friday, May 1, Kelly posted a loving tribute to his wife in honor of their third wedding anniversary.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, among all the disciplines in the world, science is the one most devoted to creating our best approximation of truthful reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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For almost three decades, this pizzeria had a devoted following.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The situation involving Stamps is noteworthy in part because her mother, Marion Nzinga Stamps, was a passionate community activist at the Cabrini-Green public housing complex who was known to confront officials to press her case.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The somms here are passionate and eager to help find the right wine for you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Weinstein's lawyers have argued that the messages show there was nothing but a caring relationship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The service The place is small enough that the staff knows your name, but feels familial and caring, not overbearing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the two meet, however, the Lord becomes infatuated with Lenore, beginning a passionate, turbulent relationship, per the book's synopsis.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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