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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
  • Thinking about other options that can relieve some of the burden on you is also a loving act.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • To have a film like this come out that presents a loving portrait of a Muslim American family feels very timely.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • For the interiors, the developer brought in Jenni Kayne, the California lifestyle designer whose brand has built a devoted following around the idea of beautiful things that don't announce themselves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Sarti Spritz has built a devoted following from Americans visiting Europe over the past few years, posting the bubbly concoction on TikTok and begging the company to bring it stateside.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • Educators caught in the middle Feelings are pretty passionate on both sides.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Astrologically, this lunation will peak in the bold and pioneering sign of Aries, adding a fiery and passionate vibe to this visually striking moment.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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
  • The opportunity for flexible schedules, remote work and adjusting work hours due to caring duties can provide employees with sufficient breathing room while still being engaged in their careers.
    — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Then watch Harold’s brothers reminisce about their childhood and remember their caring big brother.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • That’s what naysayers infatuated with Bhayshul Tuten continuously preach.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The story mostly revolves around her trial and a fictional juror named Perry (Gregory Smith) who becomes infatuated with her.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of infatuated

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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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