moonstruck

moonstruck
[ moon-struhk ] Show IPA
adjective

lost in infatuation


More about moonstruck
First recorded in 1665–75, meaning “insane through the moon’s influence.”
Combines moon + struck, which indicates emotional intensity.
EXAMPLES OF MOONSTRUCK

She felt moonstruck, replaying their conversation in her head again and again.
His moonstruck heart skipped a beat whenever his crush spoke to him.


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