longing

noun
UK: /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/
US: /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

  1. A strong feeling of wanting something or someone.

    1. She felt a longing for her family.
    2. A deep longing for adventure filled his heart, pushing him to explore new places.

  2. A strong desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or far away.

    1. He had a longing to return home.
    2. The old photograph triggered a profound longing for his childhood, filled with joy.

Synonyms

desire yearning craving wish
longing adjective

  1. Feeling or showing a strong desire or craving.

    1. She cast a longing glance.
    2. His longing eyes followed her as she walked away, full of unspoken emotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "longing" in English means: A strong feeling of wanting something or someone., A strong desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or far away..

The phonetic transcription of "longing" is /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "longing": desire, yearning, craving, wish.

Example usage of "longing": "She felt a longing for her family.". More examples on the page.