Word: Nostalgia

Pronunciation

/ˌnɑːsˈtælɡiə/ (US), /ˌnɒsˈtælɡiə/ (UK)

Definitions

• Noun: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.

  • Example Sentence: “Her nostalgia for her college days was palpable whenever she visited the old campus.”

• Adjektive: Characteristic of or causing nostalgia; evoking a feeling of longing for the past.

  • Example Sentence: “The scent of freshly baked cookies filled the air, stirring up nostalgic memories of her grandmother’s kitchen.”

Phrases

• “Nostalgia trip”: When someone revisits places or experiences from their past, often to relive fond memories.
• “A wave of nostalgia”: A sudden strong feeling of nostalgia that washes over a person.
• “Nostalgic reminiscence”: The act of recalling past events with a sense of longing or affection.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Listening to those old records brought on a wave of nostalgia.”
• Adjective: “The vintage photographs imbued the room with a nostalgic atmosphere.”

Synonyms

• Reminiscence
• Longing
• Yearning
• Sentimentality
• Wistfulness
• Memory lane
• Golden age thoughts
• Pastime recollections