adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   struck by (usually romantic) love; smitten.

   "Fay Wray was hoisted into the air by the love-struck ape."

Synonyms

All synonyms

besottedin loveloved-uptwitterpated

Example

More examples

"The group calls its growing base of love-struck fans its “army.”"

Etymology

From love + struck.

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