yearned-for Synonyms
Strongest:
- sighed-for-
- itched-for-
- wanted
- hankered-for-or-after-
- pined-for-
- wished-for-
- craved
- longed-for-
- ached-for-
- hungered-for-
- thirsted-for-
- died-for-
Strong:
- repined-for-
- panted-after-
- desired
- coveted
- enjoyed
- salivated-for-
- liked
- set-one-s-heart-on
- desiderated
- jonesed-for-
- yenned-for-
- lusted-for-or-after-
- spoiled-for-
- loved
- spoilt-for-
Weak:
yearned-for Meaning
Wordnet
yearned-for (s)
greatly desired
yearned-for Sentence Examples
- The war-ravaged city yearned-for peace and stability.
- After years of relentless work, she finally achieved her yearned-for goal.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, she yearned-for the warm embrace of her loved ones.
- The young boy's heart yearned-for adventure, far beyond the confines of his small town.
- The artist yearned-for recognition and validation for his masterpiece.
- The exiles yearned-for their homeland, where they longed to walk familiar streets.
- She yearned-for a simple life, free from the complexities of modern society.
- The starving child yearned-for a morsel of food to satisfy his gnawing hunger.
- The injured soldier yearned-for medical attention, hoping to alleviate his agonizing pain.
- The parents yearned-for their lost child, their hearts filled with an unquenchable longing for his return.
FAQs About the word yearned-for
greatly desired
sighed (for), itched (for), wanted, hankered (for or after), pined (for), wished (for),craved, longed (for), ached (for), hungered (for)
refused, loathed, detested, detested,hated, loathed, refused, hated, abhorred, despised
The war-ravaged city yearned-for peace and stability.
After years of relentless work, she finally achieved her yearned-for goal.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, she yearned-for the warm embrace of her loved ones.
The young boy's heart yearned-for adventure, far beyond the confines of his small town.
