nostalgic
/nəˈstæl.dʒɪk/
nos · tal · gic
nə · ˈstæl · dʒɪk
English Definition
adj. having a sentimental longing for the past
Significado en Español
nostálgico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoài niệm, nhớ nhung
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Example Sentence
Listening to the old songs made her feel very nostalgic.
听这些老歌让她感到很怀旧。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nost(old) + algic(painful) → nostalgic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “nostalgic”:
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A
indifferent
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B
wistful
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C
joyful
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D
hopeful
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B — wistful.
“nostalgic” means adj. having a sentimental longing for the past
Common questions about “nostalgic”
What does “nostalgic” mean?
nostalgic — adj. having a sentimental longing for the past. In Chinese: 怀旧的，怀念过去的.
How do you pronounce “nostalgic”?
nostalgic is pronounced /nəˈstæl.dʒɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: nos · tal · gic.
How do you use “nostalgic” in a sentence?
Listening to the old songs made her feel very nostalgic. (听这些老歌让她感到很怀旧。)
What are synonyms for “nostalgic”?
wistful, sentimental, reflective, yearning — all close in meaning to nostalgic (adj. having a sentimental longing for the past).
Is “nostalgic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. nostalgic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “nostalgic”?
nost(old) + algic(painful) → nostalgic
