NOSTALGIC

 

MEANING: (adj.) experiencing or exhibiting a sentimental longing for some former time or pleasure

 

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

  1. Going through old photo albums is always a nostalgic exercise for me; I cannot help but recall the days of my childhood with the aching fondness that comes of knowing that I will never get those days of innocence back.

  2. Some songs still make me nostalgic and I sort of relive those moments all over again.

  3. The sight of the old house made him nostalgic as he recalled his childhood days spent there.

 

SYNONYMS: sentimental, wistful

ANTONYMS: forgetful, oblivious

 

Also see

OBSEQUIOUS MEANING

OBSOLETE MEANING

OMINOUS MEANING

OSTENTATIOUS MEANING