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wistful
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[ˈwɪs(t)f(ʊ)l], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
(e.g: a wistful smile)
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 17th century: apparently from obsolete wistly ‘intently’, influenced by wishful
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