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pining

[ˈpaɪnɪŋ]

pining Definition

a feeling of deep longing, especially for someone or something that has been lost or cannot be reached.

Using pining: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was pining for her lost love.

  • Example

    He was pining for his homeland.

  • Example

    The dog was pining for its owner who had gone on a long trip.

pining Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pining

  • to become weak and ill because of longing or grief

    Example

    He pined away after his wife died.

  • pine for the fjords

    a humorous phrase used to indicate that something is dead or no longer functioning

    Example

    The old computer finally gave up the ghost and started pining for the fjords.

  • to feel deep longing or grief for someone or something

    Example

    She was pining over her lost cat.

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Summary: pining in Brief

'Pining' [ˈpaɪnɪŋ] is a noun that refers to a deep feeling of longing, especially for someone or something that has been lost or cannot be reached. It can be used in phrases like 'pine away,' meaning to become weak and ill because of longing or grief, and 'pine over,' meaning to feel deep longing or grief for someone or something.