love-struck

American

[luhv struhk] / ˈlʌv ˌstrʌk /

Or lovestruck

adjective

deeply in love with someone; smitten.

"I thought true love was just a fairytale, but I have it and it's pretty amazing," said the love-struck songwriter.
After a chance meeting on the train, a lovestruck commuter has launched a search for her Prince Charming.

Etymology

Origin of love-struck

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

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So a set was built in a converted house about 5 miles away, where Julia Roberts plays one of the three love-struck waitresses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

As viewers, we see Solène through Hayes' love-struck eyes.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

The story riffs on a familiar setup in which beautiful love-struck outsiders can’t do right because they must do diverting wrong.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

His notable roles include tech nerd Dinesh in HBO’s comedy series “Silicon Valley” and the love-struck Uber driver in the film “The Big Sick.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

I never seen a feller act more love-struck than he was, an' more out o' sorts.

From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark

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