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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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