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nostalgia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nostalgia has 1 sense
  1. nostalgia - longing for something past
    --1 is a kind of
    longing, yearning
    --1 has particulars: homesickness

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Nostalgia

Definition

Nostalgia refers to a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with personal significance. It is often accompanied by a feeling of pleasure combined with a sense of sadness.

Examples

Noun - Emotional State:

She often experiences nostalgia for her childhood, reminiscing about the carefree days she spent playing in the park.

Noun - Sentimental Remembrance:

In her grandmother's attic, she discovereda box of old photographs, triggering a wave of nostalgia for her family's history.

Noun - Cultural Phenomenon:

The resurgence of vintage clothing and music demonstrates people's nostalgia for the fashion and tunes of past decades.

Adjective - Evoking Nostalgia:

The black and white photograph had a nostalgic feel, taking her back to a simpler time.

Adverb - Yearning for the Past:

He looked at the old record player nostalgically, wishing he could go back in time and relive his youth.

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