Longings: meaning, definitions and examples

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longings

 

[ หˆlษ”หล‹ษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cravings, desires, yearnings

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anseios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคธเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sehnsรผchte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerinduan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะณะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tฤ™sknoty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ†งใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anhelos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzlemler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดูˆุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ touhy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรบลพby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธดๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrepenenja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถngun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผะฐั€ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™srษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,028, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.