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longingly

/ˈlɔːŋ.ɪŋ.li/
long · ing · ly
Adjective:longing
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by a strong, persistent, and often wistful desire or yearning, especially for something unattainable or distant.

Example

"The children stared longingly through the bakery window at the freshly frosted pastries."

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• Nearby Words

longhorn
longhouse
longing
longingly
longish
longitude
longitudinally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the participial adjective longing (derived from Old English langian, meaning 'to yearn after' or 'to grow weary') combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longingly
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