Synonyms

nostalgic

American

[no-stal-jik, nuh‑] / nɒˈstæl dʒɪk, nə‑ /

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of nostalgic

nostalg(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Liza Prideaux agrees understated decorations are overrated and has embraced "nostalgic, vintage" decor at Christmas for the last two years.

From BBC

Introduced by nostalgic strings, Folded became Kehlani's first Top 10 hit in her native US, blending classic R&B themes of heartbreak and longing with modern production.

From BBC

It arrives on your table like a relic from another life—hand-labeled Tupperware, chipped floral plates, backyard block parties—but somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and slightly scandalous.

From Salon

Yet the nostalgic, and adventurous, part of me misses those insane parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sydney Sweeney recently delivered the line in a Hellmann's Super Bowl advert, which acted as a nostalgic parody of the film.

From BBC

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