yearned-for
Definition
Adjective: - Greatly desired; longed for: Describes something or someone that is wanted very much, often with a deep feeling of longing or nostalgia.
Usage
The adjective "yearned-for" is used to modify a noun, indicating that the noun is the object of a strong, often emotional, desire. It typically implies that the thing desired has been wanted for a long time or is difficult to obtain.
Examples
- The peace treaty was the yearned-for conclusion to decades of conflict.
- She finally visited her yearned-for homeland after many years abroad.
- The team celebrated their yearned-for victory.
Advanced Usage
- "The yearned-for moment": A specific, highly anticipated point in time.
- When the clock struck midnight, the yearned-for moment of the new year had arrived.
- Used in literary or formal contexts to convey depth of feeling.
- The letter brought news of his yearned-for love.
Variants and Related Words
- Yearn (verb): To have a strong, often melancholic desire for something.
- He yearned for a simpler life.
- Yearning (noun): A deep, persistent longing.
- She felt a yearning for the past.
Synonyms
- Longed-for
- Desired
- Coveted
- Sought-after
Antonyms
- Unwanted
- Despised
- Rejected
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The object of one's desire: The thing that someone wants very much. (This phrase is related in meaning but does not contain the word "yearned-for".)
- The promotion was the object of her desire for years.
Adjective
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greatly desired
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