yearning

noun
UK: /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/
US: /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/

  1. A feeling of wanting something very much.

    1. She felt a yearning for her family far away.
    2. His heart was full of yearning, remembering younger days.

  2. A strong desire or longing, especially for something unattainable or distant.

    1. There was a yearning in his voice as he spoke of his childhood.
    2. The poem expressed a deep yearning for a simpler way of life, away from troubles.

Synonyms

longing craving desire
yearning adjective

  1. Feeling a strong desire or longing for something.

    1. She gave him a yearning look, full of love.
    2. He had a yearning desire to travel the world before settling down.

  2. Expressing a strong feeling of wanting something a lot; showing deep longing.

    1. The band played a yearning melody that moved everyone.
    2. Her yearning words revealed a deep desire for connection and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yearning" in English means: A feeling of wanting something very much., A strong desire or longing, especially for something unattainable or distant..

The phonetic transcription of "yearning" is /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

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