Meaning of the word longingly in English

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longingly

US /ˈlɑːŋ.ɪŋ.li/
UK /ˈlɑːŋ.ɪŋ.li/

Adverb

1.

in a way that relates to the feeling of wanting something or someone very much:

Example:
She gazed longingly at the box of chocolates.
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