wistful

wist·ful

adj \ˈwist-fəl\

Definition of WISTFUL

1

: full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy; also : inspiring such yearning <a wistful memoir>

2

: musingly sad : pensive <a wistful glance>

— wist·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— wist·ful·ness noun

Examples of WISTFUL

1. She was wistful for a moment, then asked, “Do you remember the old playground?”.
2. He had a wistful look on his face.

Origin of WISTFUL

blend of wishful and obsolete English wistly intently

First Known Use: 1714

Rhymes with WISTFUL

tristful