Basic Details
Word: Nostalgic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling a strong desire to return to a past time or to remember happy moments from the past.
Synonyms: Sentimental, wistful
Antonyms: Indifferent, unsentimental
Idioms and Phrases
- Take a trip down memory lane: To remember past events fondly. Example: "Looking at those old photos always makes me take a trip down memory lane."
- Live in the past: To focus too much on past events instead of the present. Example: "She tends to live in the past and talks about her childhood all the time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When I heard that song from my childhood, I felt a nostalgic wave wash over me.
Example 2: The dusty attic was filled with nostalgic items, each telling a story of its own.
Example 3: Watching old cartoons on Saturday mornings makes me feel so nostalgic about my childhood.
Fun Fact
The word "nostalgic" comes from the Greek word "nostos," meaning "return home," and "algos," meaning "pain." It was originally used to describe the feeling of homesickness.
Famous Quote
"Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days." - Doug Larson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nostalgic" mean?
a) Feeling happy about the present
b) Wanting to return to a happy past time
c) Feeling angry about past events
d) Not caring about past memories
Answer: b) Wanting to return to a happy past time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nostalgic"?
a) Curious
b) Sentimental
c) Happy
d) Angry
Answer: b) Sentimental
3. Which is an antonym of "nostalgic"?
a) Reflective
b) Indifferent
c) Reminiscent
d) Emotional
Answer: b) Indifferent
4. Which sentence uses "nostalgic" correctly?
a) I felt nostalgic when I bought a new toy.
b) She was nostalgic while eating a delicious meal.
c) Reading the old letters made him feel nostalgic about his childhood.
d) He was nostalgic for his favourite colour.
Answer: c) Reading the old letters made him feel nostalgic about his childhood.
5. Which idiom means the same as "nostalgic" that involves memories?
a) Take a trip down memory lane
b) Catching lightning in a bottle
c) Cry over spilled milk
d) Go the extra mile
Answer: a) Take a trip down memory lane
