nostalgic

[ no-stal-jik nuh‐ ]
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adjective
  1. experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.

Origin of nostalgic

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Other words from nostalgic

  • nos·tal·gi·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for nostalgic

nostalgic

/ (nɒˈstældʒɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or characterized by nostalgia

noun
  1. a person who indulges in nostalgia

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