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
Bravo played Paul, the lovesick boyfriend of Roberts’ character.
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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
High School Musical star Corbin Bleu played the lovesick Seymour to your Audrey in the show’s most recent run.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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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
High School Musical star Corbin Bleu played the lovesick Seymour to your Audrey in the show’s most recent run.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
Adjective
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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a stable and loving home, and every parent deserves the chance to provide that environment without the shadow of systemic bias looming over them.—
Jumara Perry,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a short time, my relationship with my mom has gotten more loving and more fun.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Much of that money would be better devoted to nuclear power, adaptation, and strengthening resilience to whatever the climate may eventually bring our way.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to a few lucky die rolls, the Dimension 20 crew strutted out of Madison Square Garden as heroes — though their devoted fans would’ve surely loved them the same even if they had been defeated.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Leave it to my grandfather—and Southern Living editors—to have passionate opinions about this classic sweet.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Start taking a closer look at sports that might be considered new but have passionate competitors and advocates.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 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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Reserved, caring and joyous Shirley worked in construction on a work site near the street corner where he was murdered, Cornelius Burnett, his brother, told the Herald.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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My brother, Stephen, has been a caring presence throughout my life.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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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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