pining

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a feeling of deep longing
  2. verb have a desire for something or someone who is not present
  3. verb to hold fast or prevent from moving

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
longing
Narrower (hyponyms)
lovesickness

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