Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miss-greatly

Phrase
/mɪs ˈɡreɪtli/
Definition
To feel a profound sense of loss or longing for someone or something.
Examples
  • After moving away, she began to miss-greatly her childhood home.
  • He misses greatly his friend who moved to another country.
  • They miss their pet greatly since it passed away last year.
Meaning
The phrase ‘miss-greatly’ emphasizes a deep emotional connection and the impact of a person or thing that is no longer present.
Synonyms
  • long for
  • yearn for
  • feel nostalgic about
  • suffer from nostalgia
  • ache for