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    longing
    /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a yearning desire: "Miranda felt a wistful longing for the old days"

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing a yearning desire: "her longing eyes"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLONGING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Longing is a noun that means a feeling of wanting something or someone very much. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › longingLonging Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of longing, a noun that means a strong desire especially for something unattainable, and see synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use longing in a sentence and explore related words and games.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLONGING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Longing is a noun or adjective that means a strong desire or yearning for something, often unattainable or distant. Learn how to use longing in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and compare British and American pronunciation.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › longingLONGING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Longing definition: strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant. See examples of LONGING used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › longingLonging - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A longing is a strong feeling of need or desire for someone or something. If you're stuck in detention and all of your friends are outside enjoying a sunny day, you might be looking out the window with longing. A longing describes an unfulfilled desire.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › longingLonging - definition of longing by The Free Dictionary

    Longing is a noun that means a strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled. Find synonyms, translations, and examples of longing in different contexts and languages.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › longing_1longing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    longing (for somebody/something) a longing for home; longing (to do something) She was filled with longing to hear his voice again. He was filled with romantic longings. His voice was husky with longing (= sexual desire).