18
longing(noun, verb, adjective, feeling, drive)
16
yearning(noun, verb, feeling, drive, power)
13
hankering(noun, verb, adjective, feeling, drive)
13
homesick(noun, adjective, languishing, wistful, lymphatic)
11
desire(noun, feeling, drive, power, character)
8
craving(noun, verb, adjective, feeling, drive)
8
languishing(noun, verb, adjective, dull, weak)
6
nostalgic(adjective, wistful)
5
aching(noun, adjective, sorrow, sadness, will)
5
drooping(adjective, dull, relaxed, sluggish, lazy)
5
eager(adjective, keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready)
5
itch(noun, desire, urge, need, wish)
5
wistful(noun, adjective, eager, desirous, nostalgic)
4
flagging
4
hunger(noun, drive, desire, urge, need)
4
will(noun, drive, resolve, determination, choice)
4
wishful(noun, adjective, keen, wild, enthusiastic)
4
withering
4
yen(noun, desire, need, wish, craving)
3
coveting(noun, verb, desire, wish, aspiration)
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