desiderium

/dɛsɪˈdɪriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a deep and abiding longing or yearning for something or someone, often unfulfillable or impossible to attain.

“She felt a deep desiderium for the place where she grew up, and often found herself daydreaming about it.”

Synonyms

  • longing
  • nostalgia
  • wistfulness

Antonyms

  • contentment
  • fulfillment