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nostalgic
[ no-stal-jik nuh‐ ]
/ nɒˈstæl dʒɪk nə‐ /
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adjective
experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
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Origin of nostalgic
OTHER WORDS FROM nostalgic
nos·tal·gi·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby nostalgic
nosology, no sooner said than done, nosophobia, no spring chicken, nostalgia, nostalgic, nostalgist, nostalgy, no-stick, nostoc, nostology
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How to use nostalgic in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for nostalgic
nostalgic
/ (nɒˈstældʒɪk) /
adjective
of or characterized by nostalgia
noun
a person who indulges in nostalgia
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