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longing

/ˈlɔŋɪŋ/  ·  say it: LONG·ing

a strong persistent desire

In Emotions & Moods

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1. (noun) a strong, persistent desire to have or do something

2. (adjective) showing a strong desire for something that is absent or difficult to obtain

Examples

• 1. She felt a deep longing for her family back home.
• 2. He gave her a longing look as the train pulled away from the station.

Nearby in Emotions & Moods

despair, euphoria, grief, misery, optimism, pessimism