
Longingly
Emotional charge
Conveys deep emotions, showing that someone wishes for something intensely and with feeling.
She glanced longingly at the old photographs, missing her childhood.
Physical expression
Often paired with verbs related to looking, to emphasize the yearning expressed through someone's gaze.
He gazed longingly at the horizon, hoping for a glimpse of the returning ship.
Not literal
Used figuratively to describe a deep wish or desire, not necessarily involving physical distance or touch.
They spoke longingly of the vacation they wished they could afford.