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feel nostalgia vs feel nostalgic

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Feel nostalgia' is not commonly used in English, while 'feel nostalgic' is the more common and natural way to express the feeling of nostalgia.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1254 views

feel nostalgia

This phrase is technically correct but not commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to express the feeling of nostalgia, but 'feel nostalgic' is more commonly used.
  • One can feel nostalgia for places one has never seen.
  • But I didn't feel the usual nostalgia.
  • The Presidency is pleased to note, Commissioner, that you repeatedly address MEPs as "dear colleagues", which demonstrates the nostalgia you feel for your recent times as a Member of Parliament.
  • I wanted to make you feel at home, and nothing was bigger in the '80s than '50s nostalgia.
  • I don't know if what I feel is a bit of nostalgia or wanting to go to the bathroom.
  • You drown me in nostalgia so I'll think about our friendship and feel some kind of loyalty and agree to more chemo!

Alternatives:

  • feel nostalgic

feel nostalgic

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the feeling of nostalgia.

This phrase is widely used to describe the feeling of nostalgia for a past time or event.
  • I want you to pack up anything you might feel nostalgic about before we leave Fangtasia for good.
  • I feel nostalgic just to hear your name.
  • It's hard to feel nostalgic after what we've been through these past few years.
  • I do not understand what the Soviet Union has to do with it: everyone is free to say what he or she wants;I do not feel nostalgic about the Soviet Union.

Alternatives:

  • experience nostalgia
  • have nostalgia
  • be nostalgic
  • long for the past
  • feel wistful

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