Nostalgic
Longing for the past; feeling sentimental about things that happened earlier, often with a hint of sadness.
adjectiveNostalgic
Longing for the past; feeling sentimental about things that happened earlier, often with a hint of sadness.
adjectiveImagine This
An old grandmother sits in her rocking chair on the front porch and wonders how her life would have been if there had never been a tragic plane crash that killed all her relatives.
Sounds Like
noh-STAL-jik
Looks Like
nostalgia (similar root and spelling)
Remember This
Nostalgic describes a feeling or mood; the noun form is nostalgia. The root idea is longing for a past time, not just fond memory.
Other Forms
Connect With
nostalgia, reminiscence, wistfulness, sentimental, longing
Note
Nostalgic does not mean the present is bad; it often implies sentimental longing with mixed emotions. Be careful not to use it to describe a simple fond memory without wistfulness.