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Nostalgic Definition & Meaning

nostalgic
adjective
  1. unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons

"Nostalgic" in song lyrics

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  • "define nostalgic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "remember when nostalgic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Turns 20, Salman Khan Gets Nostalgic"
    NDTV — NDTV

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Frequently asked questions

What does nostalgic mean?
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
What part of speech is nostalgic?
Nostalgic is an adjective.

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