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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The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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In pictures: Singer Liam Payne 1 of 16 Cassidy described their two-year relationship as genuine and loving.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And on top of that is a fan base that’s international and widespread and loyal and dedicated and devoted.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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Maxine was a devoted mother, patiently pushing her children to be their best, have an open mind, help others, and explore the world of education, travel, music and scouting, all with a sense of adventure.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The tight retails for $118, and comes in such colors as black, desert red, passionate pink, lavender lux, magenta smoke, washed denim, true navy, espresso, Army green and solar gray.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, Alexandra Owens is passionate about writing stories that highlight the power and potential of responsible ecotourism.—
Alexandra Owens,
AFAR Media,
10 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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Malibu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel located on the Malibu waterfront, reopened on January 24 and wants to let patrons know that now, more than ever, caring and compassionate guests are welcome.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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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
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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