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yearning
[ˈjɪrnɪŋ]
noun/adjective
pl: yearnings
anseio
1.
A deep, persistent desire or longing for something
She had a yearning to travel the world.
Ela tinha um anseio de viajar pelo mundo.
2.
Adjective: feeling or expressing a deep longing
He gave her a yearning look across the room.
Ele lançou-lhe um olhar cheio de anseio através da sala.
Synonyms
longing
craving
desire
hunger
ache
pining
nostalgia
Antonyms
indifference
apathy
satisfaction
contentment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
anseio
most common term
Rio de Janeiro
saudade
poetic or emotional context
São Paulo
anseio
standard usage
Portugal
saudade
deeply rooted in Portuguese culture and emotion
Related Idioms & Phrases
yearning for the good old days
a yearning in one's heart
unfulfilled yearning
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