longing
[ lawng-ing, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /
noun
strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends.
adjective
having or characterized by persistent or earnest desire: a longing look.
synonym study for longing
1. See
desire.
OTHER WORDS FROM longing
long·ing·ly, adverb long·ing·ness, nounWords nearby longing
longhorn,
longi-,
longicaudal,
longicorn,
longies,
longing,
longinus,
longipennate,
longirostral,
longish,
longissimus capitis muscle
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British Dictionary definitions for longingly
longing
/ (ˈlɒŋɪŋ) /
noun
a prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
adjective
having or showing desire or need
a longing look