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Definition of nostalgically

nostalgically

/nɑːˈstældʒɪkli/
nos · tal · gi · cal · ly
Adjective:nostalgic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that expresses sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period, place, or experience in the past.

Example

"The retired professor spoke nostalgically about her early years conducting field research in the Mediterranean."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'nostalgic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'nostalgia' was coined in 1688 as Modern Latin by Swiss physician Johannes Hofer from Ancient Greek 'nostos' (homecoming) and 'algos' (pain or distress) to describe acute homesickness.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nostalgically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nostalgically
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