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longings Definition and Meaning in English (longings definition)

noun
Synonyms:desiresyearningscravings
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Longings definition: Longings refer to strong, persistent desires or cravings for something, often something that is unattainable or far away.

Definitions of Longings

  1. 1noun

    Longings refer to strong, persistent desires or cravings for something, often something that is unattainable or far away.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt a deep longing for her homeland after years abroad.”

casual

“His longings for adventure never faded, even in old age.”

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infinitivelong
past tenselonged
present participlelonging
nounlonging
adverblongingly

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Longings definition: Longings refer to strong, persistent desires or cravings for something, often something that is unattainable or far away.
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'Longings' translates to 'longings' in English. Longings definition: Longings refer to strong, persistent desires or cravings for something, often something that is unattainable or far away.
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