nostalgically C2 Topic:Time Freq #142694 Meanings 1 adv In a way that shows a fond, slightly sad longing for the past. They talked nostalgically about their student days as they walked along the coast. Etymology AI details From nostalgic + -ally. Topics Time Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # nostalgically **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **Frequency rank:** 142694 ## Meanings 1. In a way that shows a fond, slightly sad longing for the past. ## Examples - They talked nostalgically about their student days as they walked along the coast. ## Etymology From nostalgic + -ally. ## AI Etymology Nostalgically is formed from nostalgic + -ally. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adverbial form is built from the named base and affix. Current senses include in a way that shows a fond, slightly sad longing for the past. ## Topics - Time - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown