Meaning & use
nostalgia
A sentimental longing for the past, especially for a happy time or place remembered fondly.
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The old song filled her with nostalgia for summers at her grandmother's house.
Seeing his childhood home again brought back a wave of nostalgia.
A note on using this word
Nostalgia often idealizes the past, emphasizing its pleasant aspects while overlooking its real difficulties.
Words with a similar meaning
wistfulnesslonging
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