Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desiderium
noun
/ˌdɛz.ɪˈdɪər.i.əm/
Definition
A longing or desire for something that is absent or lost.
Examples
- She felt a strong desiderium for her childhood home after moving away.
- The artist’s latest work captures the essence of human desiderium, reflecting on what is often unattainable.
Meaning
Desiderium refers to a deep yearning or a feeling of missing something significant, often with a sense of nostalgia.
Synonyms
- longing
- yearning
- desire
- wistfulness
- nostalgia
