longing

The definition of longing is a strong desire.

(noun)

An example of longing is a child day dreaming everyday about going to Disneyland.

See longing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

strong desire; yearning

Origin: see long

adjective

feeling or showing a yearning

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See longing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled.

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