glossalgia

/ˌɡlɒsˈældʒə/ or /ˌɡlɔːsˈældʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of linguistic or literary sadness, often associated with the loss of a language or a period of linguistic change.

“The poet expressed glossalgia for the lost dialect of the ancient village.”

Synonyms

  • linguistic melancholy
  • literary nostalgia

Antonyms

  • linguistic joy
  • literary enthusiasm