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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024long•ing /ˈlɔŋɪŋ, ˈlɑŋ-/USA pronunciation n. - strong, lasting desire, esp. for something hard to reach or distant:[uncountable]filled with longing for the past.
- an instance of this:[countable]a sudden longing to see old friends.
adj. - characterized by earnest desire:a longing look.
long•ing•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024long•ing (lông′ing, long′-),USA pronunciation n. - strong, persistent desire or craving, esp. for something unattainable or distant:filled with longing for home.
- an instance of this:a sudden longing to see old friends.
adj. - having or characterized by persistent or earnest desire:a longing look.
- bef. 1000; Middle English; Old English langung; see long2, -ing1
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aspiration. See desire.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged desirous, yearning.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged apathy.
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