longing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: long-ing (2)

English Definition

A strong desire for something.

Example Sentence

She felt a deep longing to return home.

US IPA /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/

yearning craving desire hunger wish

apathy indifference dislike