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nostalgic

IPA pronunciation: /nɒˈstældʒɪk/

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Russian meaning

ностальгический, испытывающий ностальгию

English definition

Feeling or expressing a sentimental longing for the past.

Example

Looking at old photographs made her feel nostalgic for her childhood.

Collocations

feel nostalgic
nostalgic memories
nostalgic about
nostalgic feeling

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