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Definition of lovesick

lovesick

/ˈlʌv.sɪk/
love · sick
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• adjective

1

Languishing, pining, or unable to behave normally due to intense romantic longing or unrequited love.

Example

"The lovesick teenager spent the entire afternoon staring at his phone and hoping for a reply."

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• Nearby Words

lovemaking
lover
loveseat
lovesick
lovesickness
lovestruck
lovey

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the late 14th century, formed as a compound of 'love' and 'sick', reflecting the medieval medical belief that unrequited romantic passion was a literal physical malady.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lovesick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lovesick
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