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nostalgia

/nɒˈstæl.dʒə/ noun
Intermediate

Definition

a sentimental longing or affection for the past

Examples

The smell of freshly baked bread always fills me with nostalgia for my grandmother's kitchen.

There's a wave of nostalgia for the 1990s in today's fashion and music.

Synonyms

longing yearning wistfulness

Antonyms

indifference anticipation forgetfulness

Tags

#emotion #memory #past