English · Emotions & Feelings
nostalgic
/nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪk/
[/nɒsˈtæl.dʒɪk/]
longing for the past
Advancedadjective
Definition
Feeling a bittersweet longing for happy times, places, or things from the past.
Example
Hearing that old song made him nostalgic for the summers he spent at his grandmother's house.
Hearing that old song made him nostalgic for the summers he spent at his grandmother's house.
Etymology
From Greek 'nostos' (return home) and 'algos' (pain), coined in 1688 to describe severe homesickness.
How & Where It’s Used
Used about fond memories triggered by music, smells, places, or old objects.