Longing

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɒŋɪŋ
• US IPA: /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

Verb

1. Present participle of long

Full definition of longing

Noun

1. An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
2. The buying of a financial instrument with the expectation that its value will rise

Synonyms

• yearning

Related terms

• long