longing
/ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
noun
- A strong, persistent desire or yearning for something or someone.
- The letter was filled with longing for his absent wife.
- His longing for adventure led him to travel the world.
- She felt a deep longing for her childhood home.
Synonyms
adjective
- Showing or expressing a strong desire or yearning.
- She let out a longing sigh as she watched the train depart.
- He gave her a longing look across the crowded room.
- The dog's longing eyes made me give him a treat.