nostalgia
/nɒˈstældʒə/
longing
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- 1.
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
"He felt a wave of nostalgia for his childhood home."
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Listening to that old song always fills me with nostalgia for my high school days.
Listening to that old song always fills me with nostalgia for my high school days.
The antique shop was full of items that evoked a sense of nostalgia in many visitors.
The antique shop was full of items that evoked a sense of nostalgia in many visitors.
Despite the challenges, people often look back on their past with a touch of nostalgia.
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How do you pronounce nostalgia?
nostalgia is pronounced [/nɒˈstældʒə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does nostalgia mean?
nostalgia means "longing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is nostalgia?
nostalgia is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Listening to that old song always fills me with nostalgia for my high school days." — used to mean "longing".
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