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longing
/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/
This word carries a heavy emotional weight, often blending desire with a sense of sadness or loss. It is not a simple want; it is a visceral, enduring ache that suggests a gap between current reality and a desired state. While "desire" can be sudden or physical, "longing" is typically slow, melancholic, and psychological. It is frequently used in romantic poetry or nostalgic reflections to describe a soul-deep yearning for a place, a person, or a version of oneself that no longer exists.
Uncountable when describing the general emotional state of yearning. Countable when referring to specific, distinct instances of desire, such as a longing for a specific person and a longing for a specific place.
意味
A persistent, aching desire for something or someone that is distant or unattainable.
"Her longing for her childhood home grew stronger every year."