longed

VERB

desire, crave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

yearn

STRONG

ache aim aspire covet hanker hunger itch lust miss pine sigh suspire thirst want wish

WEAK

dream of have a yen for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate

Example Sentences

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Coronado longed for Beatríz and wondered if she had remained faithful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s a culture she’s always longed to play a starring role in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He turned out to be a kind partner, but Eunhee missed her son deeply, and longed to be reunited with him.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Torn between the two cities, Alarnab said he longed to one day rebuild his home in Damascus.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Nevertheless, he longed for the sound of another voice, even Eilonwy’s prattling.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander