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
Lamorne Morris is a lovesick poltergeist in Ghosts first-look photos
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Thankfully, Game of Thrones fans didn't have to wait long for another trip to Westeros.
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EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Another version tells of a lovesick nobleman who created panettone to win the heart of a baker’s daughter.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
As Victorian doctors turned their attention to hysteria, the figure of the lovesick woman faded from serious medical discussion, even as artists and writers continued to be fascinated by her.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Stephen is pure toxic masculine evil in baggy jeans, carrying on a secret relationship with a wide-eyed Lucy over the show’s first season — only to dump her at its end and frame her as a lovesick stalker.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Another version tells of a lovesick nobleman who created panettone to win the heart of a baker’s daughter.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
As Victorian doctors turned their attention to hysteria, the figure of the lovesick woman faded from serious medical discussion, even as artists and writers continued to be fascinated by her.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Stephen is pure toxic masculine evil in baggy jeans, carrying on a secret relationship with a wide-eyed Lucy over the show’s first season — only to dump her at its end and frame her as a lovesick stalker.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
Adjective
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Aug. 2024
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Maria goes to rehab, continues to struggle with addiction, and enters into a loving relationship with the caring and sympathetic scholar.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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In fact, being direct in your disagreement is smart and caring.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, the advent of generative AI has fostered a segment of users who are quite infatuated with AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Ben, who volunteered to look after his daughter on set, then becomes infatuated with Alicia Romano (Matilda Lutz), the Italian star who’s playing Matilda’s mom in the fictional film within the film.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Oct. 2024
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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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