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in love

idiom
Meaning

to feel a very strong romantic attraction to someone. You use this when you care deeply about another person in a romantic way.


Examples
SIMPLE

They are clearly in love with each other.

CONTEXTUAL

After dating for three years, he realized he was truly in love and decided to propose.

COMPLEX

Despite the many obstacles they faced during their youth, they remained deeply in love, finding solace in their shared history as the years passed.

Last updated April 22, 2026