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What is another word for Nostalgic? – 140 Nostalgic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sentimental wistful nostalgic melancholic nostalgic reminiscing sentimental emotional bittersweet tender affectionate fond yearning longing pining sentimentalized romantic dreamy ethereal otherworldly moody introspective brooding contemplative reflective regretful sorrowful mournful elegiac nostalgic sentimental tender wistful bittersweet melancholy homesick homesickness nostalgic regret reminiscence sentimental sentimentality

    Meaning of Nostalgic

    According to Merriam-Webster, "nostalgic" refers to a bittersweet longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "nostalgic" as having or expressing a sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "nostalgic" as feeling happy and sad at the same time when you think about something in the past, especially a place or time that you loved.

    Example Uses

    • The old photograph brought back nostalgic memories of her childhood.
    • The smell of freshly baked cookies made him feel nostalgic for his grandmother's kitchen.
    • The music festival was a nostalgic reminder of the summer of love.
    • She felt nostalgic when she visited her old school after many years.
    • The nostalgic atmosphere of the old cafĂ© made it a popular spot for couples on dates.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    forward-looking progressive modern contemporary futuristic optimistic hopeful cheerful upbeat enthusiastic excited eager modernistic avant-garde radical revolutionary innovative pioneering groundbreaking cutting-edge trendy fashionable current topical timely

    Related Nouns

    memory nostalgia sentiment emotion feeling longing yearning reminiscence recollection reflection contemplation melancholy sorrow regret wistfulness bittersweetness tenderness fondness affection love attachment bond connection relationship

    Related Verbs

    remember reminisce reflect contemplate long yearn pine miss regret sorrow grieve mourn sentimentalize romanticize dream imagine fantasize escape withdraw indulge savor cherish treasure hold dear

    Related Adjectives

    sentimental emotional bittersweet tender fond affectionate loving attached connected bonded nostalgic wistful melancholic sorrowful regretful mournful elegiac dreamy ethereal otherworldly moody introspective brooding contemplative reflective