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Synonyms & Similar Words
longing
craving
desire
aspiration
hunger
thirst
passion
eagerness
enthusiasm
zeal
ardor
fervor
longingness
wistfulness
nostalgia
melancholy
pining
hankering
yearning
lust
infatuation
obsession
fixation
preoccupation
fascination
captivation
enthrallment
enchantment
charm
allurement
attraction
Meaning of Yearning For
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "yearning for" means a strong and often unfulfilled desire for something, especially something that is not present or is unattainable.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "yearning for" as a strong and often unfulfilled desire for something, such as a person, place, or thing.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "yearning for" as a feeling of great desire or longing for something, especially something that you cannot have.
Example Uses
- She had a deep yearning for adventure and travel that she couldn't satisfy in her mundane office job.
- The musician's yearning for creative expression led him to quit his day job and pursue a career in music.
- The couple's yearning for a child led them to adopt a baby from a foreign country.