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
