Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saudade
Noun
/sɔːˈdɑːdeɪ/
Definition
A profound emotional state of nostalgic longing for someone or something that one loves and/or lost.
Examples
After years away, she felt a deep saudade for her hometown.
The song conveyed a sense of saudade that resonated with everyone in the audience.
Meaning
Saudade is commonly associated with a deep emotional state that encompasses feelings of longing, melancholy, and sometimes happiness for the memories of a loved one or a lost place.
Synonyms
- Longing
- Nostalgia
- Yearning