Yearned: meaning, definitions and examples
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yearned
[ หjษrn(d) ]
longed for something
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. It involves a deep desire and yearning that is often accompanied by emotional pain.
Synonyms
craved, desired, longed, pined
Examples of usage
- I yearned for the comfort of home while I was traveling.
- She yearned for the days when her children were still young.
- He yearned to be reunited with his lost love.
Translations
Translations of the word "yearned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ansiar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคพเคฏเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช sich sehnen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merindukan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะถะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ tฤskniฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉsirer ardemment
๐ช๐ธ anhelar
๐น๐ท รถzlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ touลพit
๐ธ๐ฐ tรบลพiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆธดๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ hrepeneti
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arzulamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ anhelar
Etymology
The word 'yearned' originated from the Old English word 'geornian', which means 'to desire eagerly, to be desirous of'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a deep sense of longing or craving for something. This word has been used in English literature for centuries to express intense emotions of desire and yearning.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,450, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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