longed-for
Definition
- Adjective:
- Greatly desired; eagerly awaited or wished for: Describes something that is wanted very much, often for a long period of time, creating a sense of deep yearning or anticipation.
Usage
- The adjective "longed-for" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before a noun to describe it.
- It conveys a strong emotional desire, implying that the object of desire has been missed or anticipated for a significant time.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The team's victory was a longed-for achievement after years of hard work.
- She finally held her longed-for child in her arms.
- Peace in the region remained a longed-for dream.
Advanced Usage
- "The longed-for moment/day/result": A common collocation to emphasize a specific, highly anticipated event or outcome.
- The longed-for day of his return finally arrived.
Variants and Related Words
- Long (verb): To have a strong wish or desire for something.
- She longed for a vacation.
- Longing (noun): A strong, persistent desire or wish.
- He felt a deep longing for home.
Synonyms
- Desired: Wanted or wished for.
- Yearned-for: Desired with deep, often painful, feeling.
- Coveted: Greatly desired, especially by many.
- Anticipated: Expected or looked forward to.
Antonyms
- Unwanted: Not desired.
- Despised: Looked on with contempt or disgust.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A dream come true: An idiom for something longed-for that has finally happened.
- Winning the scholarship was a dream come true for her.
Adjective
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greatly desired
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