nostalgic

Word Parts

nostalgia + -ic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /nɒˈstældʒɪk/

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• Hyphenation: nos‧tal‧gic

Adjective

Positive nostalgic

Comparative more nostalgic

Superlative most nostalgic

1. If you feel nostalgic, you are remembering something from the past and wishing you could experience it again.

   Listening to old songs makes me feel nostalgic for my childhood.

2. If something is nostalgic, it brings back memories of the past.

   The film had a nostalgic feel, reminding viewers of the 1980s.

Related words

• nostalgia