Antonyms for longingly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : lawng-ing, long-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ-

Definition of longingly

Origin : "yearning, desire," Old English langung "longing, weariness, sadness, dejection," from long (v.). Related: Longingly.

As in eagerly : adv anxiously
As in lovingly : adv tenderly

Example sentences :

"How I wish you could live near me, Emma," she said longingly.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Uncle Matthew had spoken so sadly and so longingly that John had deeply pitied him.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Then he said longingly, "I'm about to catch up on some sleep."
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

Dick looked after her longingly and heaved a mountainous sigh.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on the Farm » by Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)

"I wish I had as much money as you," said Jonathan, longingly.
Extract from : « The Telegraph Boy » by Horatio Alger, Jr.

She saw the Boston post-mark, and stretched out her hands for it longingly.
Extract from : « A Princess in Calico » by Edith Ferguson Black

And so that fell to Father Peter's lot for which he had sighed so longingly.
Extract from : « Peter the Priest » by Mr Jkai

Dick also glanced at him longingly as he said “last summer”.
Extract from : « Jewel Weed » by Alice Ames Winter

"It's the house of Grierson that should rejoice," he said longingly.
Extract from : « Sally of Missouri » by R. E. Young

Tears filled his eyes as he gazed at her longingly, lovingly.
Extract from : « The Music Master » by Charles Klein

Synonyms for longingly

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