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longing
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. yearning
  2. 2. longing
This noun means "longing," "admiration," or "yearning" toward something or someone that feels idealized or out of reach. It carries a warm, emotional nuance and is often used to describe dreaming of a lifestyle, person, or place.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm being serious — sometimes the longing for your dreams is kind of terrifying!

Sentence 2

Watching a cooking show, I found myself in awe of the chef's knife skills.

Sentence 3

Hey, is your dream something you've never told anyone?

Sentence 4

The map on the desk stirs up a longing to travel.

Sentence 5

Honestly, are you really satisfied just admiring successful people from afar?