nostalgic

nos·tal·gic

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [no-stal-jik nuh‐]
- /nɒˈstæl dʒɪk nə‐/
- /nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [no-stal-jik nuh‐]
- /nɒˈstæl dʒɪk nə‐/

Definitions of nostalgic word

adjective nostalgic experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation. 1
noun nostalgic Characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia. 1
adjective nostalgic person: longing for past 1
adjective nostalgic person: reminiscing 1
adjective nostalgic evoking the past 1
adjective nostalgic Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past. 0

See all 9 definitions of nostalgic

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Parts of speech for Nostalgic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nostalgic

nostalgic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

nostalgic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nostalgic

adjective nostalgic

sentimental — expressive of or appealing to sentiment, especially the tender emotions and feelings, as love, pity, or nostalgia: a sentimental song.
wistful — characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
misty — abounding in or clouded by mist.
longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
yearning — deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness: a widower's yearning for his wife.

All 14 Synonyms of nostalgic

Antonyms for nostalgic

adjective nostalgic

expectant — Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting.

Just one Antonym for nostalgic

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