What is another word for longing?

Common synonyms for longing include yearn, hungriness, hanker, yearning, long.

What is the opposite of longing?

Antonyms of longing include satisfaction, contentment, fulfillment, pleasure, joy.

Synonyms for

Longing

Noun / ˈlɔ:ŋɪŋ / Another word for longing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a yearning desire

Synonyms & similar words

yearn hungriness hanker yearning long desire craving hankering yearning ache pining thirst craving coveting aspiration hope dream wish want need lust fancy passion fervor ardor

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire yearning craving aspiration

Informal

itch hankering urge jonesing

Literary

ache pining solicitude

Antonyms

satisfaction contentment fulfillment pleasure joy indifference

Common collocations

longing for the past
longing for home
deep longing
intense longing
a sense of longing
longing to return
longing for freedom

Word family

noun longing

verb long

adjective longing

Usage note

Longing implies a strong, often wistful desire for something absent or unattainable. It carries a more emotional and often melancholic tone than simple desire.

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