Pronunciation: /ˈlɔŋɪŋ/
noun a strong feeling of wanting or desiring something
A1 She felt a deep longing for her homeland.
A2 His longing for adventure led him to explore new places.
B1 The longing for connection with others is a universal human experience.
B2 Despite the distance, their longing for each other only grew stronger.
C1 Her longing for success drove her to work tirelessly towards her goals.
C2 The artist's longing for perfection was evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.
adjective having or showing a strong desire or craving
A1 She felt a longing desire to see her family again.
A2 The puppy had a longing look in its eyes as it watched its owner leave.
B1 After years of living abroad, he felt a longing nostalgia for his hometown.
B2 The painting evoked a sense of longing for a time long past.
C1 His longing for adventure led him to travel to remote and exotic locations.
C2 The novel beautifully captured the protagonist's deep longing for love and connection.
formal The artist's paintings exuded a sense of longing for a time long past.
informal She couldn't help but feel a deep longing for her hometown while away at college.
slang I've been feeling major FOMO lately, just a longing to be back with my friends.
figurative His eyes held a longing that spoke of unfulfilled dreams and lost opportunities.
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