iridalgia

/ˌɪrɪdælˈɡiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obscure term used to describe a longing or yearning for something unattainable, especially a lost or forgotten memory.

“As she flipped through her grandmother’s old photo album, she felt a pang of iridalgia for the summers spent at the family lake house.”

Synonyms

  • nostalgia
  • wistfulness

Antonyms

  • forgetfulness
  • oblivion