pined Meaning & Definition
/paɪnd/
What Does Pined Mean?
As a verb, pined means to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief). It can also mean to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable.
Quick Facts About Pined
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /paɪnd/ |
| Synonyms | ache (for), covet and crave |
| Antonyms | abhor, abominate and despise |
Pined Definition (Verb)
- to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief) : languish
- to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable
they still pined for their lost wealth
Synonyms of Pined
ache (for)covetcravedesideratedesiredie (for)hanker (for or after)hunger (for)itch (for)jones (for)long (for)lust (for or after)pant (after)repine (for)salivate (for)sigh (for)thirst (for)wantwish (for)yearn (for)yen (for)
Pined synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pined
Pined in a Sentence
Laura was pining for Bill all the time he was gone.
they still pined for their lost wealth
pining for a house in the mountains
Word Forms & Grammar
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pin·ing
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pine (for)
pine for
Words That Rhyme With Pined
Origin of Pined
Middle English, from Old English pīnian to suffer, from *pīn punishment, from Latin poena pain:1
First Known Use
14th century
Common Questions About Pined
What part of speech is pined?
Pined is a verb.
What is another word for pined?
Words with a similar meaning to pined include ache (for), covet and crave. See the full list of pined synonyms and antonyms.