wistful

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/ˈwɪstfəl/ English

Definitions

adjective

Full of longing or yearning.“His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days.”
Sad and thoughtful.

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Synonyms

yearning pensive sad whistful yearnful hollow-hearted yearnsome weepful desiderative wailful dewy-eyed doleful sadful moanful mournful reminiscenceful

Associated

nostalgic melancholy melancholic longing lyricism nostalgia calumet sadness soulful vista haunting

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