Nostalgically
adverb
In a way that shows you remember and miss the happy times of the past.
She spoke nostalgically of her time living abroad.
Often appears as...
- look back nostalgically
- speak nostalgically
adverb
In a way that shows you remember and miss the happy times of the past.
She spoke nostalgically of her time living abroad.
Often appears as...
- look back nostalgically
- speak nostalgically
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Used when recalling memories that evoke strong, usually positive emotions.
He nostalgically talked about his childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Happy Times
Refers specifically to looking back on joyous moments, not general past events.
Watching the old family videos, she smiled nostalgically.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflective Mood
Often signals a moment of reflection; speaker might get lost in thought.
They nostalgically paused, remembering their high school graduation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Used when recalling memories that evoke strong, usually positive emotions.
He nostalgically talked about his childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Happy Times
Refers specifically to looking back on joyous moments, not general past events.
Watching the old family videos, she smiled nostalgically.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflective Mood
Often signals a moment of reflection; speaker might get lost in thought.
They nostalgically paused, remembering their high school graduation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Used when recalling memories that evoke strong, usually positive emotions.
He nostalgically talked about his childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Happy Times
Refers specifically to looking back on joyous moments, not general past events.
Watching the old family videos, she smiled nostalgically.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflective Mood
Often signals a moment of reflection; speaker might get lost in thought.
They nostalgically paused, remembering their high school graduation.
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Quote examples
Robin Marantz Henig
Writer
The music that was popular in your youth seems to be the music you recall most vividly - and most nostalgically - for the rest of your life. But so is the music that was popular in your parents' youth.
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Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
Every time I nostalgically try to regain my liking of John McCain, he reaches into his sleaze bag and pulls out something malodorous.
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Lee Radziwill
American Celebrity
One can't help but be a bit melancholy when you see how the world has changed, and I don't mean that nostalgically.
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Gemma Jones
English Actress
Rather nostalgically, I sometimes think I could still play Juliet. Inside, I'm still an incorrigible romantic.
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Kyle Mooney
American Comedian
Generally, I'm attracted to videos that hit me some way nostalgically.
Quote examples
Robin Marantz Henig
Writer
The music that was popular in your youth seems to be the music you recall most vividly - and most nostalgically - for the rest of your life. But so is the music that was popular in your parents' youth.
Quote examples
Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
Every time I nostalgically try to regain my liking of John McCain, he reaches into his sleaze bag and pulls out something malodorous.
Quote examples
Lee Radziwill
American Celebrity
One can't help but be a bit melancholy when you see how the world has changed, and I don't mean that nostalgically.
Quote examples
Gemma Jones
English Actress
Rather nostalgically, I sometimes think I could still play Juliet. Inside, I'm still an incorrigible romantic.
Quote examples
Kyle Mooney
American Comedian
Generally, I'm attracted to videos that hit me some way nostalgically.
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