Pined: meaning, definitions and examples
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pined
[ paɪnd ]
feeling
To feel a strong desire or longing for someone or something. It is often associated with a sense of sadness or yearning.
Synonyms
crave, desire, long for, miss, yearn for
Examples of usage
- I pined for my hometown while living abroad.
- She pined for her lost love.
- The dog pined for its owner while they were away.
Translations
Translations of the word "pined" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alfinetou
🇮🇳 पिन किया हुआ
🇩🇪 angeheftet
🇮🇩 tersemat
🇺🇦 прикріплений
🇵🇱 przypięty
🇯🇵 ピン留めされた
🇫🇷 épinglé
🇪🇸 fijado
🇹🇷 iğnelenmiş
🇰🇷 고정된
🇸🇦 مثبت بدبوس
🇨🇿 připnutý
🇸🇰 pripnutý
🇨🇳 固定的
🇸🇮 pripet
🇮🇸 festur
🇰🇿 қадаулы
🇬🇪 დაფიქსირებული
🇦🇿 iynə ilə bərkidilmiş
🇲🇽 fijado
Etymology
The word 'pined' originated from the Old English word 'pinian', meaning 'to torture or torment'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to feel a strong desire or longing'. The emotional connotation of the word has remained consistent throughout its history, reflecting the deep yearning and sadness often associated with pining for someone or something.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,795, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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