Longed: meaning, definitions and examples

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longed

[ lɔːŋd ]

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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.

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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.

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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.