CEFR B1

longing

noun

Meaning

A strong, persistent desire or yearning for something or someone that is absent or unattainable.

Examples

He felt a profound longing for his family while he was away at sea.
The music evoked a sense of longing for a time that was past.

Synonyms: wish, desire, yearning, craving

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longing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

Definition

A strong, persistent desire or yearning for something or someone that is absent or unattainable.

Examples

He felt a profound longing for his family while he was away at sea.
The music evoked a sense of longing for a time that was past.
Her eyes held a longing that spoke of unfulfilled dreams.

How to Use longing

longing for (prepositional phrase): To strongly desire something or someone that is not present. — "He has a longing for adventure."

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