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
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.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Bravo played Paul, the lovesick boyfriend of Roberts’ character.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
The Icelandic 25-year-old was all charm and grace live, showing a demure humility despite her lovesick songs warranting the presence of the Chicago Philharmonic.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2024
When lovesick Bob escapes prison to return to Ruth, his fugitive trek home is pure Malickian bliss — gorgeous, lyrical, and heartbreaking.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Bravo played Paul, the lovesick boyfriend of Roberts’ character.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
The Icelandic 25-year-old was all charm and grace live, showing a demure humility despite her lovesick songs warranting the presence of the Chicago Philharmonic.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2024
When lovesick Bob escapes prison to return to Ruth, his fugitive trek home is pure Malickian bliss — gorgeous, lyrical, and heartbreaking.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For my entire life, the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome has been Morris Chestnut, an actor who looks as if he was sculpted from marble by the hands of a loving and generous god.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The popular series, starring Selleck, Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou, ended its 14-season run in December while maintaining a devoted fan following.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her ability to blend raw emotion with evocative storytelling, Marsha has captivated audiences worldwide with her music, earning critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rodz, who’d come from a financial and entrepreneurship background herself, was also passionate about serving small businesses.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 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
Adjective
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His research interests primarily focus on meeting science, as well as occupational stress faced by dirty work and caring professions.—
por Brent N. Reed, Steven G. Rogelberg,
Harvard Business Review,
12 Feb. 2025
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Joining a group with the same interests or volunteering or working together, often provides caring friends.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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