longing (ˈlɒŋɪŋ
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Definitions
noun
- a prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
adjective
- having or showing desire or need ⇒
a longing look
Alternative Forms
ˈlongingly adverb
Synonyms
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desire,
hope,
wish,
burning,
urge,
ambition,
hunger,
yen,
hungering,
aspiration,
ache,
craving,
yearning,
coveting,
itch,
thirst,
hankering,
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yearning,
anxious,
eager,
burning,
hungry,
pining,
craving,
languishing,
ardent,
avid,
wishful,
wistful,
desirous,
2long2 (lɒŋ)
Definitions
verb
- (intr; foll by for or an infinitive) to have a strong desire
Word Origin
Old English langian; related to longOld English related to 1
Synonyms
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desire,
want,
wish,
burn,
dream of
pine,
hunger,
ache,
lust,
crave,
yearn,
covet,
itch,
hanker,
set your heart on eat your heart out over
3long3 (lɒŋ)
Definitions
verb
- (intr) archaic to belong, appertain, or be appropriate
Word Origin
Old English langian to belong, from gelang at hand, belonging to; compare along
