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Definition of lovesickness

lovesickness

/ˈlʌvˌsɪk.nəs/
love · sick · ness
Adverb:lovesickly
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Adjective:lovesick
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• noun

1

The state or emotional distress of being deeply in love, especially when yearning for an absent beloved or suffering from unrequited affection.

Example

"The poet's early sonnets are filled with expressions of longing and lovesickness."

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• Nearby Words

lover
loveseat
lovesick
lovesickness
lovestruck
lovey
loving

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'lovesick' + '-ness', translating traditional medieval medical concepts (such as Latin 'amor hereos') in which unrequited romantic passion was diagnosed as a literal physical and melancholic illness.

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