1. a strong feeling of wanting something or someone that is absent or unattainable

1. showing or expressing a strong desire for something or someone

Examples

• She felt a deep longing for her childhood home.
• His longing for adventure led him to travel the world.
• There was a longing look in her eyes as she watched the sunset.
• The longing in his voice was unmistakable when he spoke of his family.
• After years abroad, she experienced an intense longing to return.
• He cast a longing glance at the dessert menu.
• The song expressed a universal longing for peace and happiness.