Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nostalgically
Adverb
/nɒˈstæl.dʒɪ.kli/
Definition
In a way that expresses a sentimental longing for the past.
Examples
- She smiled nostalgically as she looked through her old photo albums.
- He spoke nostalgically about his childhood summers spent by the lake.
- The song played nostalgically, reminding everyone of their high school days.
Meaning
The act of reflecting on the past with a wistful desire to return to it, often associated with pleasant memories.
Synonyms
- wistfully
- sentimentally
- longingly
