Yearningly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɜːnɪŋli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Yearningly is an adverb meaning With yearning; with desire; longingly.
Meaning
With yearning; with desire; longingly.
Example Sentences
He was silent a few moments, not looking at her; while her eyes were turned toward him yearningly, in alarm at this sudden change.
The old maple stump shot sickly pink switches from her roots, new switches every year. They crept yearningly toward the little square of window.
Yet what was it she had in mind, what did she wish to make of him beyond what she had already made, a patient, punctilious host, mindful that she had originally arrived much as a stranger, arrived not at all deliberately or yearningly invited?—so that one positively had her possible susceptibilities the MORE on one’s conscience.
Synonyms for yearningly
Depending on context, synonyms include longingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include longingly, wantingly, hungeringly, wishingly, desirously, yearnfully.
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