lovesick
Lovesick (adj) means Overwhelmed by longing for someone you love, especially when that love isn't returned. Example: “The lovesick teenager texted her all night.”
How to use lovesick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPining desperately for someone.
Word forms
more lovesick comparative, most lovesick superlative
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The _____ teenager texted her all night.
Etymology
From love plus sick, describing love as if it were an illness.
Rhymes for lovesick
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What does “lovesick” mean?
The word “lovesick” means overwhelmed by longing for someone you love, especially when that love isn't returned. In plain terms, pining desperately for someone.
How do you use “lovesick” in a sentence?
Here is “lovesick” used in a sentence: “The lovesick teenager texted her all night.”
What part of speech is “lovesick”?
“Lovesick” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of lovesick?
"lovesick" (adj) means overwhelmed by longing for someone you love, especially when that love isn't returned.