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Pining

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpaɪnɪŋ

Definitions

The act of one who pines.

Equivalents

DeutschSehnsucht
日本語慕
العربيةالوهن
2 more languages
Suomihaikailu
Svenskaträngtan

Examples

“the sullen pinings of discontent”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

pining stool Pinion pinion wire Pinioned pinioner Pinions

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