1. Characterized by or evoking a wistful longing for the past
   "The old photographs gave her a nostalgic feeling"
    
2. Evoking fond memories of the past; reminiscent of an earlier time
   "The nostalgic aroma of freshly baked bread reminded her of her grandmother's kitchen"

1. A nostalgic person
   "As a nostalgic, he often reminisced about his childhood summers at the lake";
   - nostalgist

Derived forms: nostalgics

See also: desirous, wishful

Encyclopedia: Nostalgic