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Synonyms & Similar Words
yearning
craving
desire
aspiration
wish
hankering
thirst
passion
eagerness
enthusiasm
fervor
ardor
zeal
nostalgia
wistfulness
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
regret
pining
aching
longingness
hunger
appetite
urge
impulse
inclination
tendency
proclivity
fondness
affection
love
infatuation
obsession
fixation
mania
fascination
captivation
enchantment
enthrallment
Meaning of Longing
A strong feeling of wanting something, especially something that you cannot have.
Definitions
- A strong feeling of wanting something, especially something that you cannot have
- * A feeling of sadness because you are away from someone or something that you love
Etymology of Longing
The word "longing" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "langian" meaning "to grow long" and "longing" initially implying a stretching or reaching out for something, which evolved to signify a deep emotional yearning.
Example Uses
- She felt a deep longing for her hometown after moving abroad
- * His longing for adventure led him to travel the world
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies filled her with a longing for her childhood
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
apathy
indifference
disdain
dislike
hatred
aversion
repulsion
distaste
disinterest
unconcern
detachment
aloofness
coldness
numbness
resignation
acceptance
contentment
satisfaction
fulfillment
gratification
pleasure
delight
joy
happiness