Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
longingly
adverb
/ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
Definition
In a way that shows a strong desire or yearning for something.
Examples
- She looked at the beautiful paintings longingly, wishing she could create art like that.
- He longingly remembered his childhood days spent playing in the sun.
- The dog stared longingly at the treats on the counter.
Meaning
Longingly expresses a feeling of deep desire or yearning for something that may be out of reach or unattainable.
Synonyms
- Yearningly
- Wistfully
- Desirously
- Emotively
