Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-longingly-at
verb phrase
/lʊk ˈlɔːŋɪŋli æt/
Definition
To gaze at someone or something with a sense of desire or yearning.
Examples
- She looked longingly at the old photographs of her childhood.
- He stood by the window, looking longingly at the beautiful sunset.
- The dog looked longingly at the food being prepared on the table.
Meaning
Looking at someone or something in a way that expresses a strong emotional longing or wish for it.
Synonyms
- yearn
- gaze wistfully
- stare longingly
