Definitions for longing
ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ-long·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. longing, yearning, hungrinessnoun

   prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. longingnoun

   An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

2. longingnoun

   The buying of a financial instrument with the expectation that its value will rise

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Longingnoun

   Earnest desire; continual wish.

   Etymology: from long.

   When within short time I came to the degree of uncertain wishes, and that those wishes grew to unquiet longings, when I would fix my thoughts upon nothing, but that within little varying they should end with Philoclea. Philip Sidney.

   I have a woman’s longing,
   An appetite that I am sick withal,
   To see great Hector in the weeds of peace. William Shakespeare.

   The will is left to the pursuit of nearer satisfactions, and to the removal of those uneasinesses which it then feels in its want of, and longings after, them. John Locke.

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1. longing

   Longing can be defined as a strong and intense desire or yearning for something or someone that is absent or unattainable. It often involves a feeling of nostalgia, emotional pain, and a sense of incompleteness or dissatisfaction until the desired object or situation is obtained. Longing can manifest in various forms, such as longing for a loved one, a particular experience, a place, or a past time. It is a deeply personal and subjective feeling that can drive individuals to seek fulfillment and pursue their goals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Longing

   of Long

2. Longingnoun

   an eager desire; a craving; a morbid appetite; an earnest wish; an aspiration

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1. Longing

   "Longing" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band X Japan, written by Yoshiki. The song is a ballad that has been released in several versions, most notably in two different single variations. The first, "Longing ~Togireta Melody~", was released on August 1, 1995 and reached the number 1 spot on the Oricon chart. The second, "Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~", came out on December 11, 1995 and reached number 5.

Matched Categories

1. • Desire

How to pronounce longing?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say longing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of longing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of longing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of longing in a Sentence

1. Pastor Lim:

   I hope I can go home some day, nobody knows if I will ever go home, but that is my hope. I miss my family. I am longing to see them again, and my congregation.

2. Christian Montag:

   We currently see that the longing to break out of the boring pandemic everyday life with lots of restrictions has become so strong that young people think even less of the long-term consequences of their behavior.

3. Elena Caoduro:

   It is the longing for the physical aspect, the tactile element, of trying to reproduce the signs of a real photograph that people could hold in their hands.

4. Paul Simon:

   Some people never say the words 'I love you' It's not their style to be so bold. Some people never say those words 'I love you' But, like a child, they're longing to be told.

5. Pope Francis:

   Wine is a sign of happiness, love and plenty, how many of our adolescents and young people sense that these are no longer found in their homes? How many women, sad and lonely, wonder when love left, when it slipped away from their lives? How many elderly people feel left out of family celebrations, cast aside and longing each day for a little love?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=longing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Longing
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=longing
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longing
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=longing