nostalgic
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- nostalgically adverb
Etymology
Origin of nostalgic
Example Sentences
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Galsworthy did not take up these characters again until 1918 when he wrote a radiant, nostalgic short story called “Indian Summer of a Forsyte.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
"Around 9 pm, I was feeling suffocated and nostalgic, so I got in the car to drive around town," a 28-year-old woman told AFP on Monday on condition that her identity be protected.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The first single, Days We Left Behind, premiered on BBC Radio Merseyside, and finds the singer in a wistful, nostalgic mood.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Disney previously announced a $60-billion, 10-year expansion program, but it must strike a balance by keeping attractions true to their nostalgic core.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
While languishing in Europe, he wrote a nostalgic pamphlet extolling the land he had come to love.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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