Longings: meaning, definitions and examples
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longings
[ หlษหลษชลz ]
feelings of desire or yearning
Longings are intense feelings of desire or yearning for something that is absent or out of reach. These emotions can be driven by a variety of factors, such as unfulfilled dreams, unrequited love, or nostalgia for the past. Longings often manifest as a deep ache or longing in the heart, a persistent yearning for something beyond one's current reality.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| longings |
Often used to describe a deep, emotional, and sometimes melancholic desire for something unreachable or far away.
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| desires |
General term for wishes or wants. Can be used in various contexts from personal goals to romantic feelings.
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| cravings |
Typically refers to a strong physical or emotional urge, often for specific foods or substances. Can also be used for intense desires.
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| yearnings |
Describes a deep longing or strong wish, often with a sense of wistfulness or sadness over something lost or unattainable.
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Examples of usage
- I have longings for a sense of adventure that I have never experienced.
- Her longings for the peaceful countryside grew stronger as she lived in the bustling city.
- The painting evoked longings for a place I had never been but felt strangely familiar.
- His longings for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.
- The music stirred up longings for a time when life seemed simpler and more carefree.
Translations
Translations of the word "longings" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anseios
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคธเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sehnsรผchte
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerinduan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐะณะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ tฤsknoty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉsirs
๐ช๐ธ anhelos
๐น๐ท รถzlemler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุดูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ touhy
๐ธ๐ฐ tรบลพby
๐จ๐ณ ๆธดๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ hrepenenja
๐ฎ๐ธ lรถngun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผะฐัะปัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษsrษtlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ anhelos
Etymology
The word 'longings' originated from the verb 'long' in the late 16th century, which meant 'to yearn for' or 'to desire greatly'. Over time, 'longings' evolved to specifically refer to intense feelings of desire or yearning. The concept of longing has been explored in literature, art, and music throughout history, reflecting the universal human experience of yearning for something beyond reach.
See also: along, alongside, long, longed, longevity, longing, longingly, longness, oblong, prolong.