How Do You Spell LONGINGLY?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

The word "longingly" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈlɔŋɪŋli/. The first syllable is pronounced with the open-mid back unrounded vowel /ɔ/, followed by the nasal sound /ŋ/. The second syllable starts with the near-close near-front unrounded vowel /ɪ/, followed by the voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/. Finally, it ends with the suffix "-ly", which is pronounced as /li/. This word means expressing a strong desire or yearning for something or someone.

LONGINGLY Meaning and Definition

1. Longingly is an adverb derived from the adjective "longing," which refers to an intense desire or yearning for something or someone. This term describes the action of longing or yearning in a way that conveys deep, heartfelt longing or aching desire. It implies a strong emotional attachment to the object of longing and often suggests a sense of nostalgia, melancholy, or wistfulness.

   When someone gazes "longingly" at an object or person, it indicates a profound desire, a craving for possession or closeness. This term manifests an intense longing that may be rooted in unfulfilled hopes, dreams, or aspirations. It can describe both a physical and an emotional craving, encompassing desires for love, success, companionship, or even material possessions.

   The adverb "longingly" typically implies a state of yearning that is marked by a lingering intensity. It suggests a genuine longing that is not easily satisfied or dismissed. This adverb often involves a degree of restlessness and an indication that the longing is ongoing, creating an almost palpable tension or ache within the individual experiencing it. The look, action, or tone associated with "longingly" denotes a profound longing that conveys sincere, heartfelt emotion and imbues the individual with a sense of vulnerability and longing that goes beyond surface-level desire.

Top Common Misspellings for LONGINGLY *

• longlingly 66.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for LONGINGLY

• ongoingly
• longinly
• kongingly
• pongingly
• lingingly
• lowringly
• lothingly
• loisingly
• loseingly
• lonigingly
• longingerly
• lonigly
• forgingly
• nangingly

Etymology of LONGINGLY

The word "longingly" is derived from the adjective "longing".

The adjective "longing" dates back to the 14th century and originated from the Old English word "langung", which meant "desiring, yearning, or feeling a prolonged desire". It is derived from the Old English word "langian", meaning "to long, aspire, or desire ardently".

The suffix "-ly" was added to the adjective "longing" to form the adverb "longingly", which came into use in the 17th century. The suffix "-ly" is a common way to form adverbs in English, indicating "in the manner of" or "characterized by", in this case, describing the action of longing.

Similar spelling words for LONGINGLY

• long-winded,
• longan,
• longino,
• longing,
• lounging,
• Lunging,
• long since.