The Collaborative Dictionary

Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. Wistful.]

Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. [1913 Webster]

Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. [1913 Webster] From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. [1913 Webster] -- Wish"ful*ly, adv. -- Wish"ful*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

Word Net

wishful adj : seeking advancement or recognition [syn: aspirant, aspiring(p), would-be(a)]

English

Adjective

1. Expressing a wish or longing for something.
2. Aspiring, or seeking advancement.

Derived terms

• wishful thinking

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