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longed

 

[ lɔːŋd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To have a strong desire or craving for something, often accompanied by feelings of nostalgia or yearning.

Synonyms

crave, desire, pine, yearn

Examples of usage

  • She longed for the warmth of her hometown.
  • He longed to be reunited with his family after years apart.
Context #2 | Verb

wishing

To wish or want something very much, often with a sense of unfulfilled longing.

Synonyms

aspire, crave, want, wish

Examples of usage

  • She longed for a better life in the city.
  • He longed for success in his career.
Context #3 | Verb

missing

To feel a strong sense of absence or loss, often related to a person or place.

Synonyms

crave, long for, miss, yearn

Examples of usage

  • She longed for her childhood friend who had moved away.
  • He longed for the days when they were together.

Translations

Translations of the word "longed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ansiou

🇮🇳 लंबे समय तक इंतजार किया

🇩🇪 ersehnte

🇮🇩 merindukan

🇺🇦 прагнув

🇵🇱 tęsknił

🇯🇵 切望した (せつぼうした)

🇫🇷 désirait

🇪🇸 anheló

🇹🇷 özlem duydu

🇰🇷 갈망했다 (galmanghaessda)

🇸🇦 تاق إلى

🇨🇿 toužil

🇸🇰 túžil

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenel

🇮🇸 þráði

🇰🇿 құштар болды

🇬🇪 მონატრება

🇦🇿 arzuladı

🇲🇽 anheló

Word origin

The word 'longed' originated from the Old English word 'langian', which meant 'to grow longer, to extend'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a strong desire or yearning for something. The word has been used in English literature for centuries to convey deep emotions and unfulfilled wishes.

See also: along, alongside, long, longevity, longing, longingly, longings, longness, oblong, prolong.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,605, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.