Longing: meaning, definitions and examples

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longing

[ ˈlɔːŋɪŋ ]

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feeling

A strong feeling of missing or yearning for someone or something.

Synonyms

craving, desire, yearning

Examples of usage

She felt a deep longing for her childhood home.
He couldn't shake the longing he felt for his lost love.

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wish

A strong desire or yearning for something that is not easily attainable.

Synonyms

aspiration, craving, yearning

Examples of usage

Her longing for a better life kept her motivated to work hard.
The longing for peace and stability in the region was palpable.

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anticipation

A feeling of expectation or anticipation for something desired.

Synonyms

craving, desire, eagerness

Examples of usage

The longing for the weekend kept her going during the week.
His longing for success drove him to work tirelessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "longing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anseio

🇮🇳 लालसा

🇩🇪 Sehnsucht

🇮🇩 kerinduan

🇺🇦 туга

🇵🇱 tęsknota

🇯🇵 切望 (setsubō)

🇫🇷 désir

🇪🇸 anhelo

🇹🇷 özlem

🇰🇷 갈망 (galmang)

🇸🇦 شوق

🇨🇿 touha

🇸🇰 túžba

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenenje

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 сағыныш

🇬🇪 მონატრება

🇦🇿 həsrət

🇲🇽 anhelo

Word origin

The word 'longing' originates from the Old English word 'langung', which means a state of desiring. It has been used in English literature for centuries to express the deep emotional yearning or desire for something or someone. The concept of longing is universal and has been explored in various forms of art and culture as a powerful human emotion.