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  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Wishful  \Wish"ful\,  a.  [Cf.  {Wistful}.] 
  1.  Having  desire,  or  ardent  desire;  longing. 
 
  2.  Showing  desire;  as  wishful  eyes. 
 
  From  Scotland  am  I  stolen,  even  of  pure  love  To 
  greet  mine  own  land  with  my  wishful  sight.  --Shak. 
 
  3.  Desirable;  exciting  wishes.  [R.]  --Chapman.  -- 
  {Wish"ful*ly},  adv  --  {Wish"ful*ness},  n. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  wishful 
  adj  :  seeking  advancement  or  recognition  [syn:  {aspirant},  {aspiring(p)}, 
  {would-be(a)}] 




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