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Synonyms & Similar Words
wistfulness
sentimentalism
sentimentalness
bittersweetness
melancholy
longing
yearning
homesickness
regret
reminiscence
recollection
memory
fondness
affection
tenderness
warmth
nostalgia
sentimental longing
romanticism
dreaminess
pensiveness
sorrowfulness
sadness
poignancy
poignance
wistful longing
sentimental yearning
nostalgic sentiment
nostalgic feeling
Meaning of Nostalgia
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
Definitions
- A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past, typically one's childhood or a significant event
- * A bittersweet emotional state, combining happiness and sadness, when remembering a fond memory or experience from the past
Etymology of Nostalgia
The word "nostalgia" has its roots in Greek words "nostos" meaning "returning home" and "algos" meaning "pain" or "longing"
It was first coined in the 17th century to describe a medical condition characterized by homesickness, but over time, its meaning has expanded to encompass a broader range of sentimental longings for the past
Example Uses
- The old photograph filled her with nostalgia for her childhood summers spent at the beach
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies brought back nostalgia for his grandmother's cooking
- * The music of the 80s fills me with nostalgia for my teenage years
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dissatisfaction
discontent
unhappiness
misery
sadness
depression
despair
hopelessness
pessimism
cynicism
skepticism
distrust
dislike
hatred
aversion
disgust
distaste
displeasure
disaffection
disillusionment
disenchantment