ALL meanings of pining
pine
P p - verb without object pining to yearn deeply; suffer with longing; long painfully (often followed by for): to pine for one's home and family. 1
- verb without object pining to fail gradually in health or vitality from grief, regret, or longing (often followed by away): Separated by their families, the lovers pined away. 1
- verb without object pining Archaic. to be discontented; fret. 1
- verb with object pining Archaic. to suffer grief or regret over. 1
- noun pining Archaic. painful longing. 1