Yearningly: meaning, definitions and examples

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yearningly

[ ˈjɜːrnɪŋli ]

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expressing strong desire or longing

In a yearning manner, with a strong desire or longing.

Synonyms

eagerly, longingly, wistfully

Examples of usage

She looked at him yearningly, hoping he would notice her.
He yearningly gazed at the stars, dreaming of a better future.
We yearningly waited for the train to arrive, eager to begin our journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "yearningly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com saudade

🇮🇳 ललक के साथ

🇩🇪 sehnsüchtig

🇮🇩 dengan kerinduan

🇺🇦 з тугою

🇵🇱 z tęsknotą

🇯🇵 憧れて

🇫🇷 avec nostalgie

🇪🇸 con anhelo

🇹🇷 özlemle

🇰🇷 그리워하며

🇸🇦 بشوق

🇨🇿 toužebně

🇸🇰 túžobne

🇨🇳 渴望地

🇸🇮 hrepeneče

🇮🇸 með þrá

🇰🇿 сағынышпен

🇬🇪 სიცოცხლით

🇦🇿 həsrətlə

🇲🇽 con anhelo

Word origin

The adverb 'yearningly' is derived from the verb 'yearn', which dates back to Middle English and is of Germanic origin. The word 'yearn' originally meant 'to grieve' and later evolved to signify 'to feel a strong desire or longing'. The adverb 'yearningly' captures the essence of intense longing or desire in a poetic and emotive manner.