CEFR C2
vellichor
noun
Meaning
A strange wistfulness and nostalgia evoked by old books, or the atmosphere of a used bookstore.
Examples
- She spent hours in the antique bookstore, lost in the vellichor of forgotten stories.
- The scent of aging paper and leather bindings filled the air, a true sense of vellichor.
Synonyms: nostalgia, wistfulness, melancholy, longing
Synonyms for vellichor
Synonyms of vellichor: learn similar words, clear differences, learner examples, and when to use each alternative in English.
Similar words
These words are close in meaning, but they are not always interchangeable. Use the notes to choose the one that fits your sentence.
- nostalgia (B1): A general longing for the past.
- wistfulness (B2): A feeling of vague or regretful longing.
- melancholy (B2): A pensive sadness, often with no clear cause.
- longing (B1): A strong desire for something, often something unattainable.