nostalgic
Nostalgic (adj) means feeling or expressing nostalgia; longing for the past. Example: “He grew nostalgic whenever he smelled his grandmother's cooking.”
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Feeling or expressing nostalgia; longing for the past.
"He grew nostalgic whenever he smelled his grandmother's cooking."
"The film has a nostalgic look at 1980s childhood."
How to use nostalgic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a wistful, fond feeling about the past, or anything that evokes it.
Common pairings
feel nostalgic
nostalgic for
nostalgic look back
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Word forms
- Plural
- nostalgics
- Comparative
- more nostalgic
- Superlative
- most nostalgic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nostalgic” mean?
The word “nostalgic” means feeling or expressing nostalgia; longing for the past. In plain terms, describes a wistful, fond feeling about the past, or anything that evokes it.
How do you use “nostalgic” in a sentence?
Here is “nostalgic” used in a sentence: “He grew nostalgic whenever he smelled his grandmother's cooking.”
What part of speech is “nostalgic”?
“Nostalgic” is an adjective.
Is “nostalgic” a common word?
“Nostalgic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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