Meaning & use
nostalgic
Feeling a sentimental longing for the past, especially a happy time or place.
See it in a sentence
Old photographs always make her feel nostalgic for her childhood summers.
The reunion turned into a nostalgic evening of old songs and stories.
A note on using this word
"Nostalgic" is usually followed by "for" or "about," and it always implies a warm, bittersweet longing rather than plain sadness.
Words with a similar meaning
sentimentalwistfulreminiscent
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