If you feel longing or a longing for something, you have a rather sad feeling because you want it very much.

LONGING meaning: a strong desire for something or someone often + for often followed by to + verb

The meaning of LONGING is a strong desire especially for something unattainable : craving. How to use longing in a sentence.

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Add to word list a strong desire: a longing for peace and quiet (Definition of longing from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Β© Cambridge University Press)

longβ€’ing (ˈlΙ”Ε‹ ΙͺΕ‹, ˈlΙ’Ε‹-) n. 1. strong, persistent desire or craving, esp. for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home. 2. an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends.

strong, persistent desire or craving, esp. for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home. an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends.

Definition of longing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A deep and intense desire or yearning for something or someone that is absent or out of reach. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the noun longing.

A longing is a strong feeling of need or desire for someone or something. If you're stuck in detention and all of your friends are outside enjoying a sunny day, you might be looking out the window with longing.

A deep and intense desire or yearning for something or someone that is absent or out of reach. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the noun longing.

A longing is a strong feeling of need or desire for someone or something. If you're stuck in detention and all of your friends are outside enjoying a sunny day, you might be looking out the window with longing.

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