longing
pronunciation
How to pronounce longing in British English:
UK [ˈlɒŋɪŋ]
How to pronounce longing in American English:
US [ˈlɔːŋɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Word Origin
- longing (n.)
- "yearning, desire," Old English langung "longing, weariness, sadness, dejection," from long (v.). Related: Longingly.
Example
- 1. I see them longing and reaching out for authentic community .
- 2. It is an elaborate ritual , choreographed to inspire longing .
- 3. Every seed is a longing .
- 4. This is what music meant 400 years ago : longing and deep emotions .
- 5. It 's a longing , perhaps , for another world -- or a better one .