Longed-for

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That is longed for.

    "How was it for you, having me so close but without our longed-for touch?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    greatly desired wordnet

Synonyms

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desirablehoped forpopularwantedwished-foryearned-for

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"How was it for you, having me so close but without our longed-for touch?"

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