nostalgia

US /nəˈstældʒə/

UK /nɒˈstældʒə/

B2

noun

  • Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past

other

  • A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Examples

A wave of nostalgia came over him.

She felt great nostalgia for the old way of life.