What does "wishful" mean?
Wishful: Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. Shak.
Additional senses
- 2.Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] Chapman. -- Wish"ful*ly, adv. -- Wish"ful*ness, n.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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