Belonging (Noun)
Meaning
Happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- As she walked hand-in-hand with her partner, Sarah felt an overwhelming sense of belonging she had never experienced before.
- He felt at home in the community, surrounded by people who accepted him for who he was, and a strong sense of belonging filled his heart.
- After years of being a loner, joining a band allowed him to find his tribe, and a deep sense of belonging he thought was unattainable.
- Finding her soulmate in college, Emily finally understood what it meant to have someone to call her own, evoking a sense of belonging she had been searching for.
- She only found her true sense of belonging after leaving her hometown and pursuing a life that genuinely reflected her personality and values.