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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