Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lovesick

Adjective
/ˈlʌvˌsɪk/
Definition
Experiencing feelings of longing or sadness due to unrequited love or the absence of a loved one.
Examples
  • After she left, he felt completely lovesick and couldn’t focus on anything else.
  • Being lovesick made him write poems and love letters just to express his feelings.
Meaning
Lovesick refers to the emotional state of someone who is deeply infatuated with another person, often feeling melancholy or distressed because of those feelings.
Synonyms
  • Infatuated
  • Yearning
  • Heartsick
  • Passionate