— longingly , adv. — longingness , n.
/lawng"ing, long"-/ , n.
1. strong, persistent desire or craving, esp. for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
2. an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends.
adj.
3. having or characterized by persistent or earnest desire: a longing look.
[ bef. 1000; ME; OE langung; see LONG 2 , -ING 1 ]
Syn. 1. aspiration. See desire. 3. desirous, yearning.
Ant. 1. apathy.