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PINING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pining.

Pining - as a noun

A feeling of deep longing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hungrinesslongingyearning
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pining - as a verb

To languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress.

To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.

Example: "Laura was pining for bill all the time he was gone."

To grieve or mourn for.

To inflict pain upon; to torment.

Example Sentences

"His pining for his long-lost love consumed him every day."
"The dog's pining for its owner was evident in its sad eyes."
"After moving away, she felt a constant pining for her hometown."
"The old man's pining for his deceased wife was heartbreaking."
"There was a noticeable pining in her voice as she spoke about her missed opportunities."
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Word Game Points

Is PINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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