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nostalgic
[ no-stal-jiknuh‑ ]
adjective
- experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
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Other Words From
- nos·talgi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nostalgic1
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Example Sentences
Now, visitors are scarce and the jungle is taking over, leaving some locals nostalgic.
Taking a bite out of it made me feel like I was at a family bris… in a good, nostalgic way.
Are you nostalgic for the days of the Soviet Union, and the way things were?
For some of us, however, these nostalgic feelings will be more carnally driven.
After all, Beltway elites—and many voters—are under the impression that the Republican Party is still nostalgic for the Cold War.
One thing only he saw which struck a note of the nostalgic and brought a catch to his throat.
But the Earth shone forth, a half-globe of seas and clouds and continents, vast and nostalgic in the sky.
All this weirdness had a violent effect on Ned Vince—a sudden, nostalgic panic.
From Java's seething millions were the nostalgic three ever missed?
The stereo was playing something soft and nostalgic as Kennon sank into the chair Alexander had vacated.
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