Nostalgia

Pronunciation: /nɑˈstældʒə/

Definitions of nostalgia

noun a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations

Example Sentences

A1 I feel nostalgia when I look at old photographs.

A2 The smell of fresh bread baking always brings me nostalgia for my childhood.

B1 Listening to my favorite songs from high school fills me with nostalgia.

B2 Visiting my grandparents' house always evokes a sense of nostalgia in me.

C1 The movie's portrayal of the 1960s era was full of nostalgia for a simpler time.

C2 Her paintings capture the essence of nostalgia for a bygone era with remarkable detail.

Grammatical Forms of nostalgia

• past tense: nostalgized
• plural: nostalgias
• comparative: more nostalgic
• superlative: most nostalgic
• present tense: nostalgia
• future tense: will feel nostalgic
• perfect tense: have felt nostalgic
• continuous tense: is feeling nostalgic
• singular: nostalgia
• positive degree: nostalgic
• infinitive: to feel nostalgic
• gerund: feeling nostalgic
• participle: nostalgizing

Origin and Evolution of nostalgia

First Known Use: 1688 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'nostalgia' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'nostos' meaning return home and 'algos' meaning pain or ache.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a medical condition, nostalgia has evolved to refer to a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.