Sehnlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sehnlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "ardently", "eagerly" or "fervently". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "sehnlich"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "sehnlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intensely desiring with great longing"

"Sehnlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wartete sehnlich auf ihren Anruf.He ardently awaited her call.
  2. Sie wünschte sich sehnlich ein eigenes Zuhause.She ardently wished for her own home.
  3. Die Kinder erwarteten sehnlich den Weihnachtsabend.The children eagerly awaited Christmas Eve.

2.) "With great desire or longing, intensely"

"Sehnlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hofft sehnlich auf eine Antwort.He ardently hopes for an answer.
  2. Sie blickte sehnlich in die Ferne.She looked longingly into the distance.
  3. Er wartete sehnlich auf den Frühling.He eagerly awaited spring.
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