Meaning of the word yearning in English
What does yearning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yearning
US /ˈjɝː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈjɜː.nɪŋ/
Noun
a feeling of intense longing for something
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He felt a deep yearning for his homeland.
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Her eyes were full of yearning.
Adjective
feeling or showing intense longing for something
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He gave her a yearning look.
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She had a yearning desire to travel the world.