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Definitions from WordNet

Noun longing has 1 sense
  1. longing, yearning - prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
    --1 is a kind of desire
    --1 has particulars:
     hankering, yen; pining; wishfulness; wistfulness; nostalgia; discontentment, discontent, discontentedness
    Derived form: verb long1

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Term: Longings

Noun: Longings (plural)

Definition: A strong, intense desire or yearning for something that is absent or unattainable.

Example sentence: Her longings for adventure and travel were never fulfilled, as she spent her entire life in the small town.

Verb: Longings (present participle of "long")

Definition: Expressing a strong desire or yearning for someone or something.

Example sentence: He kept longing for her even though they were miles apart.

Adjective: Longings (comparative form of "longing")

Definition: Characterized by a deep feeling of desire or yearning.

Example sentence: The sunset on the beach created a longings feeling within her, making her crave for more serene moments.

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