English Explanatory Dictionary

homesick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic.

Pronunciation

/ˈhəʊ̯m.sɪk/ [ˈhəʊ̯m.sɪk] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-homesick.wav /ˈhoʊ̯m.sɪk/ [ˈhoʊ̯m.sɪk]

Word forms

homesick more homesick most homesick

Etymology

Back-formation from homesickness, equivalent to home + sick.

Derived words

homesickly homesickness
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