adjective
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lovesick
LUV-sik · adjective · informal
Miserable or preoccupied because of romantic longing.
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So affected by love or romantic longing that one feels ill, distracted, or unable to function normally.
“He's been lovesick and mopey ever since she left town.”
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lovesick In A Sentence
He's been lovesick and mopey ever since she left town.
Origin & Usage
In use since the 1500s, combining 'love' and 'sick'.
People Also Ask
What does lovesick mean?
It describes someone so affected by romantic longing that they feel ill, distracted, or unable to function normally.
Is lovesick a modern word?
No—it's been in English since the 1500s, combining 'love' and 'sick.'
How is lovesick used?
It describes the mopey, preoccupied state of pining for someone, as in 'He's been lovesick since the breakup.'
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