Yearning
/ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
Synonyms
- craving
- desire
- longing
- wistfulness
- hankering
Slang Meanings
A major craving for someone or something.
After the breakup, he was in a constant state of yearning for her.
An intense desire that is hard to shake off.
She had this yearning vibe about her that was hard to ignore.