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longing
[ lawng-ing, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /
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noun
strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends.
adjective
having or characterized by persistent or earnest desire: a longing look.
OTHER WORDS FOR longing
1 aspiration.
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synonym study for longing
1. See desire.
OTHER WORDS FROM longing
long·ing·ly, adverblong·ing·ness, nounWords nearby longing
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British Dictionary definitions for longing
longing
/ (ˈlɒŋɪŋ) /
noun
a prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
adjective
having or showing desire or needa longing look
Derived forms of longing
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