Definition of yearning Yearning
/jɚˈnɪŋ/ - [yerning] - yearn•ing
We found 9 definitions of yearning from 5 different sources.
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What does yearning mean?
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| yearning - prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||
| longing, hungriness | ||
| desire an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires" | ||
| hankering, yen a yearning for something or to do something | ||
| pining a feeling of deep longing | ||
| wishfulness an unrealistic yearning | ||
| wistfulness a sadly pensive longing | ||
| nostalgia longing for something past | ||
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- yearning (Noun)
A wistful or melancholy longing. - yearning (Noun)
rennet. - yearning (Verb)
Present participle of yearn.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- yearning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Yearn
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yearning
A deep and aching desire for someone or something. -
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Full of yearning. -
yearning
Ardent desire or craving.
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