Meaning & Definition of Longing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A persistent desire for something that one is missing.

  Example Sentence: She felt a longing for her childhood home.

• Definition: An intense emotional state of desire or yearning.

  Example Sentence: His longing for freedom drove him to leave.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'longynge,' from Old English 'longian' meaning 'to long for.'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• longing glance: A look that expresses a deep desire or yearning.
• longing gaze: A gaze that conveys a sense of desire or wistfulness.

Translations

• Spanish: anhelo

• French: désir

• German: Sehnsucht

• Russian: тоска

Related Words

• yearn: To have an intense feeling of longing for something.

• wistful: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something.

Slang Meanings of longing

• Meaning: Missing someone intensely.

  Example Sentence: I'm feeling real long today, missing my bestie.

• Meaning: A deep, unfulfilled wish.

  Example Sentence: That concert was amazing; I'm still longing for more of that music!