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Definition of «longing»

Longing is a feeling of deep yearning or craving for something that is absent, unattainable or distant. It is a sense of longing for something that one desires, but may not be able to have or experience. The term can also refer to a strong emotional desire or yearning for something, such as a person, place or thing. Longing can be a complex and powerful emotion, often associated with feelings of nostalgia or melancholy.

Usage examples

  1. She stared out the window with a deep longing for her homeland.
  2. His longing for adventure led him to book a one-way ticket to a remote island.
  3. The old photograph brought back a sense of longing for the carefree days of youth.
  4. She expressed her longing for a simpler life away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  5. The long-distance relationship was filled with constant longing for each other's presence.
  6. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air, creating a longing for home.
  7. As the sun set over the horizon, a feeling of longing washed over him for his lost loved one.
  8. The abandoned house stood as a haunting reminder of a longing for a forgotten past.
  9. The singer's melancholic ballad resonated with a collective longing for love and connection.
  10. The character's inner monologue expressed a deep longing for forgiveness and redemption.

Phrases with «longing»

Sentences with «longing»

  • Bad things have been happening for as long as time. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • This, of course, poses some tricky management questions — issues that go beyond the obvious ones of long time frames and a lack of confidentiality. (inc.com)
  • It is not a healthy attitude which would seek «to cancel out sexual difference because it no longer knows how to confront it» (155). (firstthings.com)
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