Longingly
['lɔ:ŋiŋli]
Definition
(adv.) in a yearning manner; 'he spent the rest of the act gazing longingly over my right shoulder at the illuminated word `Exit''.
Inputed by Giles--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) With longing.
Typist: Martha
Examples
- She is very beautiful, said Maurice, gazing longingly at this modern Helen. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- He thought longingly of a tumbler of whisky-and-water. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Gooseberry looked longingly at his master, as he opened the cab door. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
Typist: Martha