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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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Nearby words

  1. nosophobia,
  2. nosopoietic,
  3. nosopsyllus,
  4. nosotaxy,
  5. nostalgia,
  6. nostalgist,
  7. nostalgy,
  8. nostoc,
  9. nostologic,
  10. nostology

Origin of nostalgic

nostalg(ia) + -ic
Related formsnos·tal·gi·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for nostalgically

nostalgic

/ (nɒˈstældʒɪk) /

adjective

of or characterized by nostalgia

noun

a person who indulges in nostalgia
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for nostalgically

nostalgic

adj.

1806, from nostalgia + -ic. Related: Nostalgically.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper