yearning

[ yur-ning ]
/ ˈyɜr nɪŋ /
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noun

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness: a widower's yearning for his wife.
an instance of such longing.

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Origin of yearning

before 900; Middle English; Old English gierninge. See yearn, -ing1

synonym study for yearning

1. See desire.

OTHER WORDS FROM yearning

yearn·ing·ly, adverbun·yearn·ing, adjective

Words nearby yearning

yearling, yearlong, yearly, yearly meeting, yearn, yearning, yeasayer, yeast, yeast cake, yeast nucleic acid, yeasty
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Words related to yearningly

warmly, passionately, respectfully, zealously, earnestly, reverently, longingly, affectionately, admiringly, fondly, generously, kindly, loyally, adoringly, appreciatively, ardently, attentively, considerately, devotedly, endearingly

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British Dictionary definitions for yearningly

yearning
/ (ˈjɜːnɪŋ) /

noun

an intense or overpowering longing, desire, or need; craving

Derived forms of yearning

yearningly, adverb
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