Nostalgia
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What Does Nostalgia Mean?
- 怀旧
- 乡愁
- 思乡之情
Nostalgia Pronunciation
nɒˈstældʒə
Nostalgia Definition
noun
Definition
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
In ZH
对过去的怀旧情感或渴望，通常是对某个快乐的时期或地方的个人联想。
How to Use Nostalgia in a Sentence
- When I see old pictures of my childhood, I feel a wave of nostalgia that makes me want to hug my teddy bear again, even though it's in the attic!
- After hearing the latest news of our favorite childhood cartoon getting a reboot, I couldn't help but feel nostalgia for Saturday mornings spent devouring cereal and enjoying cartoons instead of adulting.
- Every time I pass by the old ice cream shop, nostalgia hits me like a scoop of mint chocolate chip—sweet and a little chilly, just like my last crush!
Cultural Notes
Nostalgia is often associated with a sense of loss, but it can also be a comforting feeling that brings back pleasant memories. In modern culture, many people express nostalgia through social media by sharing old photos or reminiscing about past events.