💭Hanker

noun
/ˈhæŋ.kər/

Meaning

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

Example Sentences

After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.

Synonyms

craving, yearning, longing, desire

Antonyms

satisfaction, contentment, fulfillment, indifference

Collocations

hanker for home, hanker after success, deep hanker

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