nostalgic

[no-stal-jik, nuh‑] / nɒˈstæl dʒɪk, nə‑ /

ADJECTIVE

longingly remembering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regretful sentimental wistful

WEAK

cornball down memory lane drippy homesick like yesterday lonesome longing mushy sappy sloppy syrupy yearning

Example Sentences

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For Thompson, "some of this nostalgic stuff goes on a cycle, usually somewhere around 20 years."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

This week, author Emma Rosenblum looks at what has Americans nostalgic for these years that seemed simpler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Wrangling Gellar free from her inadvertent nostalgic trappings is no simple task.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

And I’m not a nostalgic person, so I choose not to go out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Jefferson, in effect, needed to liberate himself from nostalgic memories.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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