Longing and Thirst

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Longing

Longing noun - A strong wish for something.

Usage example: by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate

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Thirst is a synonym for longing in desire topic. In some cases you can use "Thirst" instead a noun "Longing", when it comes to topics like yearning, strong desire. popular alternative

Nearby Words: longed, longingly

Thirst

Thirst noun - A strong wish for something.

Usage example: his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house

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Longing is a synonym for thirst in desire topic. You can use "Longing" instead a noun "Thirst", if it concerns topics such as feeling, craving. popular alternative

Nearby Words: thirsty, thirsting, thirstily, thirsted

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sharp	sharp longing	sharp thirst
constant	constant longing	constant thirst
massive	massive longing	massive thirst
extreme	extreme longing	extreme thirst
Other adjectives: intense, secret, overwhelming, increasing, insatiable.

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