Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

love-struck

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.40 in modern English

Syllables: love--struck
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

struck by (usually romantic) love; smitten.

Example Sentences

"Fay Wray was hoisted into the air by the love-struck ape."

Etymology

From love + struck.

Inflected Forms

more love-struck (comparative) most love-struck (superlative) lovestruck (alternative)

Phrases

in love

Frequently Paired Words

in love

Questions

What does love-struck mean?: struck by (usually romantic) love; smitten.
Where does love-struck come from?: From love + struck.

How to pronounce love-struck

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