Synonyms of nostalgic

nostalgic

adjective

as in wistful

showing or evoking a longing for an often idealized past

Her grandfather was nostalgic about the 'good old days'.

a nostalgic film about the 1960s

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wistful
• dreamy
• sentimental
• moony
• misty-eyed
• melodramatic
• sloppy
• moonstruck
• soapy
• starry-eyed
• mawkish
• sudsy
• schmaltzy
• saccharine
• gooey
• maudlin
• cloying
• corny
• sugary
• sappy
• drippy
• mushy
• soppy
• chocolate-box
• soap-operatic
• cutesy
• sugarcoated
• slushy
• wet
• sticky
• lovey-dovey
• soupy
• spoony
• spooney
• fruity
• twee
• novelettish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cynical
• hardheaded
• unsentimental
• hard-edged
• antisentimental
• hard-boiled

Examples of nostalgic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the nostalgic items are the Caramel Apple Empanada, first introduced in early 2000s and discontinued in 2019. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024

The feline print has made its mark on everything from footwear to slinky slip skirts–the latter feeling especially nostalgic. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, embrace the nostalgic and enchanting spirit of Halloween. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 12 Just as nostalgic as the original, but made even better with extra butter and marshmallows, our rice krispie treats will keep the kids (and you) coming back for more. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024