ILYSM

What Does ILYSM Mean in a Text?

Expressing Love in a Text

There are over 100 novel ways to express love in a text message. Some of them were invented by the iKids (i.e., Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation A), making them just a few decades old, but many of them have been around for centuries. Here's the one that matters to you: ILYSM means "I Love You So Much."

More Observations...

The abbreviation ILYSM is used with the meaning "I Love You So Much" as an expression of affection. It is typically used to show appreciation of an act of kindness by a loved one. ILYSM can be used to express profound affection. However, as with many other abbreviations meaning "I love you," it should not always be taken literally. ILYSM is sometimes used just to show affection instead of actual love. In this context, it can be used between family members or between friends.. When used between actual lovers, the use of ILYSM can be interpreted as less sincere than saying "I love you" explicitly, or typing the words in full. "I Love You So Much" from Beacon Falls.

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When I write ILYSM, I mean this:

ILYSM doesn't always express romantic love.

Summary of Key Points

"I Love You So Much" is, by far, the most common meaning for ILYSM when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ILYSM
Definition:	I Love You So Much
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ILYSM in Sentences

Here are examples of ILYSM in conversations:

• Ralph: ILYSM. I can't imagine life without you.
• Jodie: ILYSM too, Ralph.
(Here, ILYSM expresses genuine romantic love.)

• Robyn: I really love you, Julie. I can't imagine life without you.
• Julie: ILYSM too, Robyn.
(Here, the use ILYSM may indicate unwillingness on the part of Julie to express genuine love for Robyn.)

• Becky: I've arranged a night out with the girls to celebrate your escape from Tony.
• Helen: ILYSM! I don't know what I would do without you.
(Here, ILYSM expresses friendly love, or affection.)

An Academic Look at ILYSM

ILYSM is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not often used as another part of speech within a wider sentence. ILYSM is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Aye Ell Why Ess Em), but as this is harder to say than "I Love You So Much," it is not often spoken using its letters.

Example of ILYSM Used in a Text

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