nostalgic

[nɒˈstaldʒɪk]

nostalgic Definition

feeling or inspiring nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the past.

Using nostalgic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nostalgic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old photographs made her feel nostalgic for her childhood.

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    Listening to that song always makes me feel nostalgic.

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    The smell of freshly baked cookies is nostalgic for me.

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    I have a nostalgic attachment to this place.

nostalgic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for nostalgic

Phrases with nostalgic

  • a journey or experience that evokes memories of the past

    Example

    Going back to my hometown was a nostalgic trip.

  • nostalgic value

    the emotional significance or worth of something based on its connection to the past

    Example

    This old watch has a lot of nostalgic value for me because it belonged to my grandfather.

  • a state of mind characterized by a longing for the past

    Example

    I'm in a nostalgic mood today, thinking about all the good times we had as kids.

Origins of nostalgic

from Greek 'nostos', meaning 'return home', and 'algos', meaning 'pain'

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Summary: nostalgic in Brief

The term 'nostalgic' [nɒˈstaldʒɪk] describes a feeling of sentimental or wistful yearning for the past. It can be inspired by various stimuli, such as old photographs, music, or smells. 'Nostalgic' extends into phrases like 'nostalgic trip,' referring to a journey or experience that evokes memories of the past, and 'nostalgic value,' denoting the emotional significance of something based on its connection to the past.

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