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Meaning of longings
A feeling of deep desire or unfulfilled need for something.
Etymology of longings
The word "longings" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "longian" meaning to feel a strong desire or yearning for something, and is related to the word "long" which means to feel a strong desire or affection for something
Synonyms
yearnings
desires
cravings
aspirations
ambitions
wishes
hopes
dreams
passions
urges
inclinations
tendencies
leanings
proclivities
biases
predilections
fancies
whims
caprices
fixations
obsessions
compulsions
addictions
hungers
thirsts
appetites
cravings
longings
hankerings
yen
itch
nostalgia
wistfulness
melancholy
homesickness
sentimentalism
Definitions
- A strong and often unfulfilled desire for something, especially one that is considered unattainable
- * A feeling of deep regret or sadness for something that has been lost
Usage Examples
- The music evoked longings for a past love
- * Her longings for adventure led her to travel the world
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies filled him with longings for his childhood
Antonyms
apathy
indifference
dislike
distaste
aversion
repulsion
disgust
hatred
detestation
abhorrence
loathing
contempt
disdain
disregard
unconcern
indifference
neutrality
ambivalence
nonchalance
carelessness
heedlessness
neglect
abandonment
rejection
denial
refusal
renunciation