longing
/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: longings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
Noun
Examples
all natural lovings and longings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The buying of a financial instrument with the expectation that its value will rise.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “longing” mean?
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
Is “longing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.