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Lovesick for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'ləv,sɪk

What does Lovesick really mean?

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Hey there! I see you're curious about the meaning of the word "lovesick." Well, don't worry, I'm here to help you understand it in the easiest way possible!

So, have you ever felt really, really happy because you liked someone a lot?

Student: Yes, I have!

Great! Now, imagine if those happy feelings suddenly made you feel a little bit sad. Sometimes when we have strong feelings of love for someone, it can make us feel kind of sick.

Student: Like having a stomach ache?

Yes, exactly! Imagine if that stomach ache was because you were missing or longing for that person. It's like your heart is aching because you can't be with them or they don't feel the same way about you. That feeling of sadness mixed with love is called being "lovesick."

But wait, there's more! The word "lovesick" can also describe a feeling of being desperately in love with someone, to the point where it makes us act a little bit silly or irrational. You know when people say love can make you do crazy things? Well, this is what they mean by that.

Imagine you're at a school dance. You see your crush across the room, and you feel your heart pounding and your palms sweating. Suddenly, you gather the courage to ask them to dance, even though you may be feeling nervous. That feeling of being so in love that it gives you courage, even when you're scared, that's being "lovesick" too.

In a nutshell, being "lovesick" means having intense feelings of love for someone, which can make you feel a little bit sick or sad, or even act a bit irrational or silly because of that love. It's like a rollercoaster of emotions!

So, did that make sense? Do you feel like you have a good grasp on what "lovesick" means now?

Student: Yes, I think I understand it! Thank you for explaining it to me in a way that makes sense!

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help you understand. Just remember, everyone experiences being "lovesick" at some point in their lives, so it's a perfectly normal and common feeling to have. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!


Revised and Fact checked by Olivia Brown on 2023-10-29 02:23:45

Lovesick In a sentece

Learn how to use Lovesick inside a sentece

  • When you have a crush on someone, and you feel very sad because they don't feel the same way, you might feel lovesick.
  • Imagine feeling lovesick when your best friend moves away, and you miss them so much that it makes you feel really sad and maybe even a little sick.
  • Sometimes, if you watch a really sad movie or read a heartbreak story, you might feel lovesick because it can make you feel emotional and longing for something you don't have.
  • You might feel lovesick when your favorite TV show ends, and you miss it so much that you feel empty and sad without it.
  • Imagine having a pet that you love so much, and if it goes missing or something happens to it, you might feel lovesick because you worry about it and feel sad without its company.

Lovesick Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

unhappy