nostalgic

[no-stal-jik, nuh‑]

adjective

1. experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.

Other Word Forms

• nostalgically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nostalgic¹

nostalg(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

For more than a century it has entertained generations of families with its mixture of classic rides and nostalgic arcades.

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With good ingredients, a little technique, and respect for the inherent generosity of the dish, a rice casserole moves from nostalgic relic to weeknight star.

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"You become sentimental about your child's toy, but you're nostalgic of the time you used to play with that toy with your child," explains Kiosses.

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Ahead of a 50th anniversary screening of “Jaws” this month at the AMC Theatres in Century City, even the trailers were nostalgic.

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Aside from the science, some people like sour — specifically, sour candies — purely because it’s nostalgic.

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Related Words

• regretful 
• sentimental 
• wistful