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yeaning


Meanings
  • Noun

    A state or feeling of deep sadness, regret, or loss

    - "After the loss of her pet, she was consumed by a deep yeening."
    - "The yeening of missing someone can be overwhelming."
    - "His yeening for adventure led him to explore new lands."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with yeaning
deaning , gleaning , leaning
Homophones
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  1. yen (en) : have a strong desire or craving for something

  2. yanning (en) :


Variants
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yean , yeaned , yeaning , yeans
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'gianian' meaning 'to mourn, lament'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'yeaning' is not commonly used in everyday language and is mostly found in literary contexts.

  2. The term 'yeaning' is often used interchangeably with the word 'mourning'.


Related Concepts
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  1. grief: A feeling of deep sadness, typically a response to loss.

  2. mourning: The expression of grief and sympathy for a deceased person.


Culture
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In literature, 'yeaning' is often used to describe deep emotional states and can be found in works such as Wuthering Heights and Romeo and Juliet.

How to Memorize "yeaning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sad person with tears in their eyes and a heavy heart.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'grief' and remember that 'yeaning' is a similar emotion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Yeening is like grieving, only with a 'y' instead of a 'g'.


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