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Meaning of nostalgically
The primary meaning of the word "nostalgically" is to recall or think about a past time or place with fondness and happiness.
Etymology of nostalgically
The word "nostalgically" has its roots in the word "nostalgia", which originated from the Greek words "nostos" meaning "returning home" and "algia" meaning "pain" or "longing"
The term "nostalgia" was first used in the 17th century to describe a medical condition characterized by homesickness, but its meaning has since expanded to include a sentimental longing for a past time or place
Synonyms
wistfully
sentimentally
romantically
dreamily
longingly
yearningly
melancholically
mournfully
regretfully
sorrowfully
poignantly
bittersweetly
tenderly
fondly
affectionately
lovingly
warmly
tenderly
sympathetically
emotionally
poetically
elegantly
classically
traditionally
historically
nostalgically
sentimentally
emotionally
personally
subjectively
intimately
quietly
softly
gently
soothingly
calmingly
peacefully
serenely
Definitions
- The word "nostalgically" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- • in a way that shows a sentimental longing for a past time, typically one's childhood or a significant event
- • with a feeling of nostalgia, a sentimental longing for a period in the past
Usage Examples
- She looked nostalgically at the old photographs of her childhood
- * He remembered nostalgically the summer he spent at the beach with his family
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies brought back memories of her grandmother's kitchen, and she thought nostalgically about her childhood
Antonyms
realistically
practically
objectively
critically
dispassionately
unemotionally
unsentimentally
unromantically
unpoetically
harshly
coldly
crudely
coarsely
bluntly
unkindly
unfondly
unaffectionately
unlovingly
unsympathetically
unemotionally
unpleasantly
disagreeably
painfully
bitterly
angrily
resentfully
hostilely