longing

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A strong desire or craving for something, especially for something that one cannot have.

  - "Her longing for a pet dog was unfulfilled until she adopted a stray."
  - "The longing look in his eyes spoke volumes about his feelings for her."

• Noun or Adjective

  A feeling of sadness, especially deep grief.

  - "The loss of her loved one left her with an overwhelming longing for him."
  - "His longing heart ached for the days when they were together."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ache , yearn , yearning

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with longing
longing , clinging , gleaning , dreaming , screening

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Variants

List of all variants of longing that leads to same result
longing , longingly , longings , long , longed , longer , longers , longs

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Forms

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longer, longest; longing for, longing after, longing over

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Etymology

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Old English 'langen' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to long for'.

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Trivia

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1. Longing is a common theme in many classic works of literature, such as 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte and 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare.

2. The word longing is related to the Old English word 'langen', which means 'to stretch'. This may reflect the idea that longing is a feeling that lasts a long time.

3. In music, the term 'longing' is sometimes used to describe a melancholic or sad sound or mood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yearning: A strong feeling of desire or craving, similar to longing.

2. Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or craving for something, often used interchangeably with longing.

3. Craving: A strong urge or desire to have or do something, often used interchangeably with longing.

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Culture

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Longing is a common theme in literature, particularly in romantic poetry and novels. It can also be found in music genres like folk and country, where longing for a lost love or home is a common theme.

How to Memorize "longing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking at an old photo of a loved one, their face filled with longing and sadness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word longing with a deep, aching feeling in your chest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word longing by associating it with the phrase 'longing for something your heart is yearning'.

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