Longingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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longingly

[ ˈlɔːŋɪŋli ]

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adverb describing an action

In a longing or yearning manner; with a strong desire or craving for something.

Synonyms

cravingly, wistfully, yearningly

Examples of usage

She looked longingly at the delicious cake.
He gazed longingly into her eyes.
I longingly reached out for the book on the top shelf.

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adverb describing an emotion

Expressing a strong desire or yearning for something; with intense longing.

Synonyms

cravingly, wistfully, yearningly

Examples of usage

She spoke longingly of her childhood home.
He longingly reminisced about the good old days.
They longingly dreamed of traveling the world together.

Translations

Translations of the word "longingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com anseio

com saudade
com desejo

🇮🇳 लालसा से

🇩🇪 sehnsüchtig

🇮🇩 dengan rindu

🇺🇦 з тугою

🇵🇱 z tęsknotą

🇯🇵 切望して (せつぼうして)

🇫🇷 avec nostalgie

🇪🇸 con anhelo

🇹🇷 özlemle

🇰🇷 그리워하며

🇸🇦 بشوق

🇨🇿 toužebně

🇸🇰 túžobne

🇨🇳 渴望地 (kěwàng de)

🇸🇮 hrepeneče

🇮🇸 með löngun

🇰🇿 сағынышпен

🇬🇪 მოწყენით

🇦🇿 həsrətlə

🇲🇽 con anhelo

Word origin

The adverb 'longingly' is derived from the verb 'long' meaning to have a strong desire or craving for something. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'longingly'. The word has been in use since the 16th century and has evolved to express deep yearning or desire for something.