nostalgic

adjective
UK: /nɒˈstældʒɪk/
US: /nɑːˈstældʒɪk/

  1. Feeling or showing a wistful affection for the past.

    1. I felt nostalgic when I saw my old school pictures.
    2. The old songs made me nostalgic for my childhood summers spent at the lake.

  2. Characterized by or exhibiting nostalgia.

    1. He has a nostalgic longing for the good old days.
    2. The movie had a nostalgic feel, reminding viewers of simpler times and values.

Synonyms

homesick yearning reminiscent regretful wistful
nostalgic adverb

  1. Having a longing for things that happened in the past.

    1. She became nostalgic looking at old photos.
    2. He grew nostalgic as he remembered his first love and youthful adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nostalgic" in English means: Feeling or showing a wistful affection for the past., Characterized by or exhibiting nostalgia..

The phonetic transcription of "nostalgic" is /nɒˈstældʒɪk/ in British English and /nɑːˈstældʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nostalgic": homesick, yearning, reminiscent, regretful, wistful.

Example usage of "nostalgic": "I felt nostalgic when I saw my old school pictures.". More examples on the page.