homesick
Translation
homesick
Examples
She felt homesick at summer camp.
She felt homesick at summer camp.
A warm letter from his family made him feel less homesick.
A warm letter from his family made him feel less homesick.
Grammar Patterns
((to be/feel)) homesick to be sad because you are away from home She felt homesick at summer camp.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nostalgic, longing; Antonyms: content, settled
Etymology
Comes from 'home' + 'sick'. Literally, feeling sick because you miss your home.
Memory Tips
Imagine feeling physically ill or 'sick' because you miss your 'home' so much.