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yearningly

/ˈjɝː.nɪŋ.li/
yearn · ing · ly
Adjective:yearning
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• adverb

1

In a manner expressing deep, persistent, or wistful longing and desire.

Example

"The stranded travelers gazed yearningly toward the distant horizon, hoping to spot a rescue vessel."

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• Nearby Words

yearly
yearn
yearning
yearningly
yearslong
yeasayer
yeast

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'yearning' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Old English verb 'giernan', meaning to strive, desire, or be eager.

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