yearning

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A strong feeling of desire or longing for something or someone.

  - "She had a yearning for adventure."
  - "His yearning for love was insatiable."
  - "The yearning for success drove him to work long hours."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjɝnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈjɝnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yearning
Yearning , learning , burning , turning , earning , gurning , furnishing , churning , spurning , smurning , urning

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Variants

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yearning , yearnings , yearn , yearned , yearner , yearners , yearningly , yearns

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'giernian', meaning 'to burn or glow with desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'yearning' is often used interchangeably with the words 'desire' and 'longing'.

2. In some cultures, the yearning for spiritual enlightenment is seen as a key component of the spiritual journey.

3. Yearning can be a powerful motivator, leading people to pursue their dreams and goals despite obstacles and setbacks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: Yearning is a type of intense desire or longing for something or someone.

2. Longing: Yearning is a strong feeling of longing or craving for something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, yearning is often portrayed as a powerful emotion that drives characters to pursue their desires, leading to both positive and negative consequences. It is a common theme in romantic literature, but can also be found in works exploring other types of longing, such as the longing for knowledge, power, or self-realization.

How to Memorize "yearning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep, burning feeling in your heart that you can't ignore. Visualize yourself reaching out towards the object of your yearning, feeling the pull towards it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yearning' with the feeling of a deep, unfulfilled desire or longing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yearning is a deep, burning desire' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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