homesick

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊ̯m.sɪk/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective longing to return home

Etymology

Back-formation from homesickness, equivalent to home + sick.

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