1. in a way that shows deep longing or desire

Examples

• She looked yearningly at the photograph of her hometown.
• He spoke yearningly about his dreams of becoming a musician.
• The dog waited yearningly by the door for its owner to return.
• She gazed yearningly at the college brochures on her desk.
• The children pressed their faces yearningly against the bakery window.
• He listened yearningly to stories of adventure and travel.