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

Diouf's post, which was accompanied by a love-struck emoji and a crying‑laughing emoji, said: "There it is - the medal and the towel."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

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

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