homesick

/hɔmˈsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing a desire to return to one’s home, especially because of missing it or feeling lonely in a place away from home.

“She felt homesick after moving to a new city for college.”

2. noun

a feeling of homesickness.

“The long-distance traveler struggled with homesick during his trip.”

Synonyms

  • homesickness
  • nostalgia

Antonyms

  • homesatisfaction
  • homeswelling