"Nostalgic" synonyms

 General Longing for the Past:

• wistful
• sentimental
• yearning
• longing
• pining
• homesick (specifically for a place)
• reminiscent

Emphasis on Fondness/Affection:

• fond
• loving
• tender
• warm
• affectionate

Emphasis on Sadness/Melancholy:

• melancholy
• sad
• mournful
• regretful
• bittersweet (a mix of happiness and sadness)

Emphasis on Idealization of the Past:

• idealized
• romanticized

Informal Synonyms:

• remembering the good old days
• missing the past

Examples in Context:

• "Looking through old photographs made her feel nostalgic." (General longing)
• "He had a fond memory of his childhood summers." (Emphasis on fondness)
• "She felt a bittersweet pang of nostalgia for her university days." (Emphasis on mixed emotions)

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By Jerry Ramonyai