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longing

nounmasculineliterarycommon/ɐ̃.sˈɐj.u/an·sei·o

Definition

1

An intense and profound desire, often accompanied by a certain anxiety or nostalgia.

Usage examples

“The longing for his homeland never left him.”
“She felt a deep yearning to see the world.”

Common combinations

deep longinggreat yearning