Nostalgically: meaning, definitions and examples
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nostalgically
[ ˌnɒˈstaldʒɪkli ]
feeling
In a way that shows a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
Synonyms
longingly, sentimentally, wistfully
Examples of usage
- She looked at the old photographs nostalgically.
- He spoke nostalgically about his childhood memories.
- She smiled nostalgically as she listened to the song.
Translations
Translations of the word "nostalgically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nostalgicamente
🇮🇳 नॉस्टैल्जिकली
🇩🇪 nostalgisch
🇮🇩 dengan nostalgia
🇺🇦 ностальгічно
🇵🇱 nostalgicznie
🇯🇵 懐かしげに
🇫🇷 nostalgiquement
🇪🇸 nostálgicamente
🇹🇷 nostaljik olarak
🇰🇷 향수에 젖어서
🇸🇦 بحنين
🇨🇿 nostalgicky
🇸🇰 nostalgicky
🇨🇳 怀旧地
🇸🇮 nostalgično
🇮🇸 með söknuði
🇰🇿 сағынышпен
🇬🇪 ნოსტალგიურად
🇦🇿 nostalji ilə
🇲🇽 nostálgicamente
Word origin
The adverb 'nostalgically' is derived from the noun 'nostalgia', which comes from the Greek words 'nostos' (return home) and 'algos' (pain). It first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century, referring to a sentimental yearning for the past. Over time, 'nostalgically' has become widely used to describe emotions associated with longing for previous times or experiences.