lovelorn

Example Sentences

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“Ghost” is for the lovelorn ceramics obsessives; “Soul” for the jazz lovers; “Beetlejuice” for the freaks.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

The first captivates via a young man’s earnest effusiveness; the second’s effusiveness, tainted by lovelorn glum, deepens.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The casting reflects the distinct identities and histories of the members, each offering something different to lovelorn girls and copycat boys so intoxicated by Beatlemania.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

Why you should see it: Though this is the fourth “Bridget Jones” movie, it’s always pleasant to check in with everyone’s favorite lovelorn, blonde Brit.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2025

The more lovelorn King Pellinore became, the more obvious it was that something would have to be done.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White