longed
word · lemma: long
Definition
Felt a strong desire or deep wish for something, especially something difficult to have or far away.
Usage & Nuances
'Longed' is formal and literary, often used with 'for' ('longed for home'). It expresses deep emotional desire, not for small or everyday things. Often used in past tense for memories or dreams.
Spanish: anheló - deseóPortuguese (BR): ansiou - desejouPortuguese (PT): ansiou - desejouChinese (Simplified): 渴望了 - 盼望了Chinese (Traditional): 渴望了 - 盼望了Hindi: ललचा (था) - तरसाArabic: تاق إلى - اشتاق إلىBengali: আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা - গভীরভাবে চাওয়াRussian: тосковать - страстно желатьJapanese: 切望する - 恋い焦がれるVietnamese: khao khát - mong mỏiKorean: 갈망하다 - 그리워하다Turkish: özlemek - çok istemekUrdu: آرزو کرنا - ترسناIndonesian: merindukan - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
She longed to see her family again.
basic
He sat by the window and longed for the days gone by.
natural
For years, she longed to tell him how she really felt.
natural
He longed for a better life.
basic
They longed to travel the world.
basic
As a child, she longed for adventure beyond her small town.
natural