yearn´ing|ly

yearn´ing|ly
yearn|ing «YUR nihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. an earnest or strong desire; longing.
2. the condition of being moved with compassion.
–adj.
that yearns.
yearn´ing|ly, adverb.

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