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yearningly Synonyms

Another word for yearningly

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
longingly
wistfully
Strong
piningly
cravingly
covetously
Weak
eagerly

Opposites of yearningly

The opposite of yearningly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indifferently
apathetically
contentedly
reluctantly
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• Nearby Words

yearly
yearn
yearning
yearningly
yearslong
yeasayer
yeast

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Yearningly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/yearningly
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