nostalgic

adjective

Meaning

Feeling a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

Examples

She felt nostalgic as she walked through the halls of her old elementary school.
The film is a nostalgic look back at the music scene of the 1970s.

Synonyms: wistful, sentimental, homesick, reminiscent

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nostalgic

adjective

Pronunciation: /nɒˈstældʒɪk/

Definition

Feeling a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

Examples

She felt nostalgic as she walked through the halls of her old elementary school.
The film is a nostalgic look back at the music scene of the 1970s.
Many people become nostalgic for their hometowns after living abroad for several years.

Synonyms of nostalgic

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