Longing

Synonyms of longing

• craving
• desire
• yearning

Antonyms of longing

• indifference
• contentment
• satisfaction

Collocations of longing

deep longing

Frequency: 70 %

She felt a deep longing for her homeland.

intense longing

Frequency: 60 %

His intense longing for her grew stronger each day.

unfulfilled longing

Frequency: 50 %

Her unfulfilled longing for adventure led her to travel the world.

aching longing

Frequency: 45 %

The aching longing in his heart kept him up at night.

nostalgic longing

Frequency: 40 %

The nostalgic longing for her childhood home brought tears to her eyes.

Idiomatic Expressions for longing

• Phrase: heartfelt longing
  Meaning: deep and sincere desire or yearning for something or someone
  Usage: Her heartfelt longing for her childhood home was evident in the way she spoke about it.