Synonyms for pining
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of one who pines.
Forms
- Plural
- pinings → yearnings…
Example sentences
- yearning Nothing can keep me from yearning for freedom.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pining | rising | |
| yearning | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- yearning2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (yearning2 = 2 syllables).