adverb
- in a way that shows a strong desire or yearning for something
Examples
- She gazed longingly at the chocolate cake in the bakery window.
- He looked longingly at his old hometown as the train pulled away.
- The child stared longingly at the toy store display.
- She spoke longingly of her college days.
- The dog waited longingly by the door for his owner to return.
- He watched longingly as his friends played without him.