nostalgy

/nɒsˈtældʒə/ or /nɒsˈtældʒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past, typically one’s childhood or a past love.

“She felt a strong sense of nostalgia for her hometown when she walked through the old streets.”

Synonyms

  • melancholy
  • sentimentality
  • wistfulness

Antonyms

  • detachment
  • obliviousness