love-struck

American  

[luhv struhk] / ˈlʌv ˌstrʌk /

Or lovestruck

adjective

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of love-struck

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

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

The honoree’s career spans six decades, first wowing crowds during Eurovision Song contests in 1966 and 1967, where he gained recognition for his love-struck ballads “Yo Soy Aquél” and “Hablemos del Amor,” respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

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

From Salon • May 7, 2024

She followed the poised, polished “Sweetener” in 2018 with two quickly produced albums that felt more off-the-cuff and conversational: the intimate and revelatory “Thank U, Next” and the love-struck but less consistent “Positions.”

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Like your love-struck girl, like she looks at him.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory