Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Longing.
How to pronounce longing:
US
Longing - as a noun
Prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hungriness14yearning12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Longing - as a verb
To take a long position in.
To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)
Example: "She longed for him to come back."
To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.
To belong.
Example Sentences
"She felt a deep longing for her hometown."
"His longing for adventure led him to join the military."
"The painting captures the longing in the eyes of the subject."
"Their separation only intensified their longing for each other."
"She couldn't ignore the longing in her heart for a better life."
Word Game Points
Is LONGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, longing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LONGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is LONGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, longing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLONGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is LONGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, longing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLONGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
