Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yearning
noun
/ˈjɪr.nɪŋ/
Definition
A strong feeling of wanting or longing for something.
Examples
- She felt a deep yearning for her childhood home.
- There was a yearning in his heart for adventure.
- His poetry expressed a yearning for love and connection.
Meaning
Yearning refers to a deep, emotional desire for something that one feels is missing or unattained. It often conveys a sense of nostalgia or an intense wish for something that is far away or difficult to reach.
Synonyms
- Longing
- Desire
- Craving
- Wistfulness
- Pining
