Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pining.
Pining - as a noun
A feeling of deep longing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hungriness14longing9yearning12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pining - as a verb
To languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress.
To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.
Example: "Laura was pining for bill all the time he was gone."
To grieve or mourn for.
To inflict pain upon; to torment.
Example Sentences
"His pining for his long-lost love consumed him every day."
"The dog's pining for its owner was evident in its sad eyes."
"After moving away, she felt a constant pining for her hometown."
"The old man's pining for his deceased wife was heartbreaking."
"There was a noticeable pining in her voice as she spoke about her missed opportunities."
Word Game Points
Is PINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
