NOSTALGIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

nostalgic

adjective

Definition of nostalgic

as in wistful

showing or evoking a longing for an often idealized past Her grandfather was nostalgic about the 'good old days'. a nostalgic film about the 1960s

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Recent Examples of nostalgic Fueling a lot of that viewership power are Gen Z and millennial viewers, attracted by a cast loaded with social media influencers, reality TV stars and nostalgic favorites. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 So read on for five nostalgic styles that are still relevant as ever in 2026. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026 Young people frustrated by the proliferation of AI and sick of screen addiction are investing in more nondigital pastimes, many of which have a nostalgic bent. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026 Featuring equal parts nostalgic candy, clever packaging, and limited-run snacks that tend to disappear by the end of the month. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nostalgic

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wistful

Adjective

Eldridge sounds wistful, speculating about the person who might have worn them.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Caroline Wahl concluded her statement with the wistful lament that all she was left with now was her double one—referring to her two new books heading the Spiegel Bestseller List.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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nostrum

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