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Definition wistful in British English

wistful adjective

adjective
/ˈwɪstf(ə)l/
1

slightly sad because you want to have or to do something

Example

a wistful expression/smile

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy gloomy
1.1

used when you are thinking about something that made you happy in the past

Example

Miranda felt a wistful longing for the old days.

Definition wistful in British English