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wistful

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪstfəl]

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Learn how to use wistful in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She had a wistful smile as she looked at old photographs of her childhood.

Example

He was not wistful at all; he felt happy and carefree in the moment without any sad memories.

Example

Do you ever feel wistful when you hear an old song that reminds you of past times?

Context: “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.

Example

Her wistful dreams of traveling the world inspired her to save money.

Example

He wasn't wistful about his future; he felt confident and satisfied with what he had.

Example

What wistful thoughts do you have about your future that make you hopeful?

How to pronounce wistful

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪstfəl]

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