Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feeling-of-nostalgia

noun
/ˌfēlɪŋ ɒv nɒsˈtældʒə/
Definition
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Examples
  • The warm smell of cookies baking filled her with a feeling of nostalgia for her grandmother’s kitchen.
  • Watching old movies always gives him a feeling of nostalgia about his childhood.
Meaning
Nostalgia refers to a wistful desire to return to a past time or experience, often evoking warmth and fond memories.
Synonyms
  • Yearning
  • Sentimentality
  • Wistfulness
  • Longing