wishful 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
having or expressing desire for something
Examples
- 1.desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem
- 2.desirous of high office
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
wishfully 1
adverb
in a wishful manner
EnglishDerivationally related form
wishfulness 1
noun
an unrealistic yearning
Similar_to
appetent 1
adjective
marked by eager desire
athirst(p) 1
adjective
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
avid 1
adjective
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
covetous 1
adjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
nostalgic 1
adjective
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
