longing
nounUK /ˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈlɔːŋ.ɪŋ/
A strong feeling of wanting something very much.
She felt a deep longing for her home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong feeling of missing someone or something.
His longing for his old friends grew every day.
3. An eager wish for something to happen.
There was a longing in her eyes for adventure.
4. The state of wanting something you cannot have.
The longing for summer vacation made the days feel long.