Yenned — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Yenned

Yenned (verb)

  1. to have an intense desire, long

Yenned (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

    "what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year"

    similar: ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) (slang), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), set one's heart on
    related: spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Yenned

The most common words with a similar meaning to Yenned:

Slang: jones (for)
ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), set one's heart on

Related Words for Yenned

spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value

Near Antonyms of Yenned

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Word Forms of Yenned

Inflections: yenning

Origin & Etymology of Yenned

First known use: circa 1919

Frequently Asked Questions about Yenned

What does "Yenned" mean?

"Yenned" means to have an intense desire, long. As a verb, it is defined as: to have an intense desire, long.

What is another word for "Yenned"?

Other words for "Yenned" include ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after) and hunger (for). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Yenned" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Yenned"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Yenned". Common alternatives include ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for) and jones (for).

How do you use "Yenned" in a sentence?

Examples of "Yenned" in a sentence: "what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year".

Is "Yenned" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Yenned" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Yenned"?

First known use: circa 1919.

What is another word for "Yenned" meaning "to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy"?

When "Yenned" (verb) means to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy, synonyms include ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire and die (for).

What words are related to "Yenned"?

Words related to "Yenned" include spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on) and like.