nostalgic
adjectiveUK /nɒˈstældʒɪk/
US /nɔːˈstældʒɪk/
Feeling happy and a little sad when you remember something from the past.
Looking at old photos made her feel nostalgic about her childhood.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing feelings of happiness mixed with sadness about the past.
The nostalgic smell of cookies reminded him of his grandmother's kitchen.
3. Having a strong longing for a former place or time.
He felt nostalgic for the small town where he grew up.
4. Relating to or characterized by nostalgia.
The film had a nostalgic tone that appealed to older viewers.