See Also: wistful(dictionary)
wistful(dictionary)

wistful (iou)



wistful adjective. E17.
[App. from WISTLY, infl. by WISHFUL: see -FUL.]
Closely attentive, intent. E17-M19.
Of a person, look, etc.: expectantly eager or watchful (now rare); mournfully or yearningly expectant or wishful. M17.
wistfully adverb M17.
wistfulness noun L18.