Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nostalgia
noun
/nɒsˈtædʒ.ə/
Definition
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Examples
- After visiting her childhood home, she was filled with nostalgia for her youth.
- The movie was a nostalgia trip for many viewers who grew up in the 90s.
- Looking through old photographs often brings a wave of nostalgia.
Meaning
Nostalgia refers to the feeling of longing for the past, often accompanied by a sense of warmth or wistfulness associated with positive memories.
Synonyms
- sentimentality
- wistfulness
- homesickness
- reminiscence
