Meaning of WISHFUL
| Pronunciation: | | 'wishful
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[adj] seeking advancement or recognition |
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WISHFUL is a 7 letter word that starts with W. |
| | Synonyms: | | aspirant, aspiring(p), hopeful, would-be(a) |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.]
1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.
2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To
greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak.
3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. --
{Wish"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Wish"ful*ness}, n.
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