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What does "longing" mean?

Vocabulary Word: longing

1. Definition (n.) feeling that you want something; needing something you can’t have; feeling like something is missing

Examples I’ve had the worst feeling of longing since my dog died. I wish he would have lived longer. I miss him.

Examples I’ve had the worst feeling of longing since my dog died. I wish he would have lived longer. I miss him.

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