noun
a strong feeling of wanting or desiring something
adjective
having or showing a strong desire or craving
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The artist's paintings exuded a sense of longing for a time long past.
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She couldn't help but feel a deep longing for her hometown while away at college.
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I've been feeling major FOMO lately, just a longing to be back with my friends.
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His eyes held a longing that spoke of unfulfilled dreams and lost opportunities.