A longing is a strong feeling of need or desire for someone or something. If you're stuck in detention and all of your friends are outside enjoying a sunny day, you might be looking out the window with longing. A longing describes an unfulfilled desire.
How do you use longing?
Longing Sentence Examples
- It was strange sitting beside him and longing for him to come back.
- Struck by longing, she gave a soulful sigh.
- A tiny voice whispered a warning about the longing that consumed her.
- He lowered his head to her neck, breathing in her scent with a mix of longing and anger.
What does it mean to have longing?
: a strong desire especially for something unattainable : craving.
