Nostalgic Meaning in English
word
nɔˈstæɫdʒɪk
naw-STAL-jik
nəstˈældʒɪk
nuh-STAL-jik
Definition
Feeling a longing or sentimental emotion for the past, often remembering happy times or places from before.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used to describe emotions, memories, or atmospheres that evoke warm or bittersweet feelings about the past. Common with 'feel', 'get', or 'become' nostalgic; often used when looking at old photos, hearing certain songs, or visiting familiar places.
Spanish: nostálgico - nostálgicaPortuguese (BR): nostálgico - nostálgicaPortuguese (PT): nostálgico - nostálgicaChinese (Simplified): 怀旧的Chinese (Traditional): 懷舊的Hindi: नॉस्टेल्जिक - पुरानी यादों में खोया हुआArabic: شعور بالحنينBengali: নস্টালজিক - অতীত স্মৃতিমুগ্ধRussian: ностальгическийJapanese: ノスタルジック - 懐かしいVietnamese: hoài niệmKorean: 향수에 젖은 - 노스탤지어를 느끼는Turkish: nostaljik - geçmişi özleyenUrdu: نوستالژک - ماضی کی یاد میں گمIndonesian: nostalgia - bernostalgia
Example Sentences
I feel nostalgic when I look at my childhood photos.
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The old music makes me nostalgic.
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He became nostalgic after visiting his hometown.
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Sometimes, a simple smell can make you incredibly nostalgic.
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Watching old movies makes me kind of nostalgic for the good old days.
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We're all feeling a bit nostalgic talking about our school days.
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