Words Like YEARNING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to YEARNING.

10 Alternative Words Similar to yearning

1 Longing Noun      Synonym Words Like Longing
2 Hungriness Noun      Synonym Words Like Hungriness
3 Desire Noun      Synonym Words Like Desire
4 Discontent Noun      Hyponym Words Like Discontent
5 Wistfulness Noun      Hyponym Words Like Wistfulness
6 Wishfulness Noun      Hyponym Words Like Wishfulness
9 Nostalgia Noun      Hyponym Words Like Nostalgia
10 Pining Noun      Hyponym Words Like Pining

7 definitions of yearning

1 prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
2 A persistent, often wistful or melancholy desire; a longing: a yearning for romance and adventure.
3 The feeling of one who yearns; a strong feeling of tenderness, pity, or longing desire.
4 Rennet.
5 A wistful or melancholy longing.
6 rennet
7 Present participle of yearn.
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