long|ing

long|ing
long|ing «LNG ihng, LONG-», noun, adjective.
–n.
earnest desire: »

a longing for home; the restless, unsatisfied longing (Longfellow).

SYNONYM(S): craving, yearning, pining. See syn. under desire. (Cf.desire)
–adj.
having or showing earnest desire: »

a child's longing look at a window full of toys.

long´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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