wistful
Aussprache: [ˈwɪstfəl]
Wort
Kontext: „emotion“
(adjective) when someone feels a little sad and also happy when they are thinking about something from the past. It’s like missing something or someone special and remembering good times.
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She had a wistful smile as she looked at old photographs of her childhood.
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He was not wistful at all; he felt happy and carefree in the moment without any sad memories.
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Do you ever feel wistful when you hear an old song that reminds you of past times?
Kontext: „desire“
(adjective) when you wish for something very much, but it’s something that feels far away or hard to reach. Like dreaming about a life that is different from your own.
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Her wistful dreams of traveling the world inspired her to save money.
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He wasn't wistful about his future; he felt confident and satisfied with what he had.
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What wistful thoughts do you have about your future that make you hopeful?
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