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October 25, 2026

longing

/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/noun

An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

Example sentence

  • “She longed for him to come back.”
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Related words

nostalgiaA bittersweet yearning for the things of the past.yearningA wistful or melancholy longing.melancholyGreat sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.adorationThe act of adoring; loving devotion or fascination.

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