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Longingly

usgb/ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/Volume
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Conveys deep emotions, showing that someone wishes for something intensely and with feeling. SlideShe glanced longingly at the old photographs, missing her childhood.
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Often paired with verbs related to looking, to emphasize the yearning expressed through someone's gaze. SlideHe gazed longingly at the horizon, hoping for a glimpse of the returning ship.
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Used figuratively to describe a deep wish or desire, not necessarily involving physical distance or touch. SlideThey spoke longingly of the vacation they wished they could afford.