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

It’s for any typist in your life, especially millennials nostalgic for the see-through gadgets.

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“It became this nostalgic way to remember the meal and also stay connected to each other through the restaurants we love.”

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As Bill Plaschke waxes nostalgic, the rest of us slog down the 10 Freeway from Westwood, through downtown, up into the far northeast corner of L.A., to the antiquated monument that is the Rose Bowl.

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All of which gives this volume a nostalgic, family-photo album vibe.

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His creations are "very nostalgic, because they remind everybody of their childhood and when they first saw Kermit the Frog up on screen," said Parker.

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Related Words

• regretful 
• sentimental 
• wistful