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Definition of nostalgic

nostalgic

/nɑːˈstæl.dʒɪk/
nos · tal · gic
Adverb:nostalgically
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Plural:nostalgics
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nostalgic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Experiencing or exhibiting a sentimental, wistful longing for a past period, place, or set of circumstances.

Example

"Looking through old family photo albums always makes her feel nostalgic for her childhood summers."

2

Evoking or inspiring fond, sentimental memories of an earlier time.

Example

"The diner's checkered floor and vintage jukebox created a nostalgic atmosphere for the guests."

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• noun

1

A person who indulges in or is prone to sentimental longing for the past.

Example

"As a self-proclaimed nostalgic, he prefers listening to vinyl records and writing letters on a typewriter."

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• Rhymes for nostalgic

• Nearby Words

nosocomephobic
nossob
nostalgia
nostalgic
nostalgically
nostril
nosy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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