longingly

Example Sentences

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An unshaven dad glances longingly at his coffee while his toddler spills blueberries across the kitchen floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

He’s like the monster in a monster movie, unable to tame the beast inside, looking longingly at a normal, happy human life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

The NBC cameras panned to billionaire’s row to show Jared Kushner chatting with Bezos and Pinchai, with Zuckerberg looking on longingly, as though hoping to be tapped into the conversation himself.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

Shot of Art — Have you gazed longingly at dozens of videos of fabulous fluid or spin art?

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

“Wish the lunch trolley would hurry up, I’m starving,” said Ron longingly, slumping into the seat beside Harry and rubbing his stomach.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling