adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Behaving oddly, or as though in distress, due to being overcome by feelings of unrequited or unfulfilled love.

   "And she looked to Mr. –––– / And leered like a love-sick pigeon."

2. 2
   Having an aching desire for one's beloved.

Adjective

1. 1
   languishing because of love wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adoringaffectionatebesottedconjugaldemonstrativedevoted

Example

More examples

"Daniel immediately turned into a lovesick fool."

Etymology

From love + sick.

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