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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lawng-ing, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lawng-ing, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ-/
Definitions of longingness word
- noun longingness strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home. 1
- noun longingness an instance of this: a sudden longing to see old friends. 1
- adjective longingness having or characterized by persistent or earnest desire: a longing look. 1
- noun longingness The quality of longing or yearning. 1
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Origin of longingness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English langung; see long2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Longingness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
longingness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
longingness usage trend in Literature
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