wistful

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Definitions

adj.

Feeling or showing quiet sadness mixed with longing or yearning for something

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๐Ÿงฉ Root Breakdown

Native English
wistfulother
=wistful

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He gazed wistfully at the old family home, remembering his childhood years.

  • 2.

    The wistful melody of the song brought back bittersweet memories for many listeners.

  • 3.

    She looked at the wedding photos with a wistful expression, missing her departed husband.

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