Synonyms for

Homesick

Verb / ˈhəʊˌmsɪk / Another word for homesick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The feeling of longing or missing one's home or family.

Synonyms & similar words

nostalgic yearning longing pining homespun wistful sentimental aching homesickness heartbroken sorrowful melancholy sad unhappy mournful dejected blue desolate gloomy downhearted

Example sentences

  1. I felt homesick when I went away to summer camp.
  2. He became homesick after moving to a new city.
  3. The girl cried herself to sleep because she was homesick.
  4. Being homesick made him appreciate his family even more.
  5. She wrote letters to her parents to help with her homesickness.

Quotes

  • 'There is no place like home.' - L. Frank Baum
  • 'Home is where the heart is.' - Pliny the Elder
  • 'Home is not a place, it's a feeling.' - Unknown

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