Synonyms:
longingly, yearningly
Meaning: in a yearning manner; "he spent the rest of the act gazing longingly over my right shoulder at the illuminated word `Exit'"
Usage examples
"Papa," said Elsie, gazing longingly upon them, as she stood by the open window, "can't we take a walk?"
Poor Brandon sat down upon a stone, and, as he longingly watched her retiring form, wished in his heart he were dead.
"They say he's making barrels of money," said Oliver; then he added, longingly, "My God, I wish I had a trust company to play with!"
He looked down longingly on the pale face lying against his arm, and his features contracted at the sight of the cruel marks marring the whiteness of her delicate throat.