aching for
Longing intensely for
Aching for describes intense longing or desire, often with an element of pain or desperation.
The ache suggests the wanting is felt physically: She was aching for home.
It can be romantic or sexual: He'd been aching for her since they met.
Or it can express urgent need: The team is aching for a win.
- desiringStrongly wanting something
- dying toIntensely eager for
- lustingDesiring intensely
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- piningAching with prolonged desire
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