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Synonyms
long·ing (lônǵĭng, lŏnǵ-)

noun 

A strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled.

derivatives

lonǵing·ly
adverb
long2 (lông, lŏng)

[Middle English longen, from Old English langian.]

intransitive verb: longed, long·ing, longs. 

To have an earnest, heartfelt desire, especially for something beyond reach.