Pronunciation: /ˈjɪrnɪŋ/
noun a feeling of intense longing for something
A1 She had a yearning for adventure.
A2 His yearning for success drove him to work harder.
B1 The yearning for love is a universal feeling.
B2 Despite his yearning for freedom, he felt trapped in his current situation.
C1 Her yearning for knowledge led her to pursue a PhD.
C2 The artist's yearning for perfection was evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.
adjective having or showing a strong desire or longing
A1 She had a yearning desire to travel to new places.
A2 The puppy had a yearning look in its eyes as it waited for its owner to come home.
B1 After years of hard work, he finally fulfilled his yearning dream of starting his own business.
B2 The artist's yearning passion for creating beautiful artwork was evident in every brushstroke.
C1 Her yearning for knowledge led her to pursue a PhD in astrophysics.
C2 The novel captured the protagonist's yearning for true love in a poignant and heartfelt way.
formal The artist's paintings reflect a deep yearning for inner peace and tranquility.
informal She couldn't help but feel a yearning for adventure as she scrolled through travel blogs.
slang I've got a serious yearning for some pizza right now.
figurative His yearning for success burned like a fierce flame within him.
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