nostalgic moment
noun phraseUK /nɒˈstældʒɪk ˈməʊmənt/
US /nɔːˈstældʒɪk ˈmoʊmənt/
A time when you remember something happy from the past and feel warm inside.
Looking at old photos gave her a nostalgic moment.
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2. A brief feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure when thinking about the past.
He had a nostalgic moment when he heard his old school song.
3. A short pause to remember a special time with someone.
They shared a nostalgic moment about their first holiday together.
4. A sudden memory that makes you smile and feel a little wistful.
The smell of cookies brought a nostalgic moment of baking with grandma.