Definition:
Yearning arises from a desire that stretches beyond the present moment, reaching for something distant or unfinished. It carries both ache and hope, woven together in quiet tension. The feeling can be sparked by memory, imagination, or the sense that something meaningful remains just out of reach. Yearning lingers gently, shaping thoughts without demanding resolution. The word reflects emotion that is tender, steady, and enduring.
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