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wishful |
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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