Wishfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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wishfully
[ หwษชสfษli ]
manner of wishing
In a way that conveys a desire or longing for something that may not be attainable. It often reflects a hopeful or optimistic sentiment despite possible obstacles.
Synonyms
desirously, hopefully, longingly.
Examples of usage
- She spoke wishfully about her dream vacation to Paris.
- He gazed wishfully at the couple dancing, wishing he could join them.
- The children stared wishfully at the candy store across the street.
- They wishfully planned their future together, dreaming of a cozy home.
Translations
Translations of the word "wishfully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desejando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพเคถเคเฅเคคเคฟ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช wรผnschend
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan harapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะถะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผyczeniowo
๐ฏ๐ต ้กๆใๆใฃใฆ
๐ซ๐ท souhaitant
๐ช๐ธ deseosamente
๐น๐ท istekli bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ผ๋ ๋ง์์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ูุงุฆุณ
๐จ๐ฟ pลejรญcรญ si
๐ธ๐ฐ prianรญm
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ๆฟๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพeleฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ รณskandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปะตะบะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแฃแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arzulayaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ deseosamente
Etymology
The word 'wishfully' stems from the root word 'wish,' which has origins in Old English 'wisce,' meaning 'to desire.' The adverbial form '-fully' signifies a manner of doing something, combining to express the manner of wishing. The evolution of the term embodies a deep-seated human instinct to aspire and yearn for desires, dreams, or ideal outcomes. Over centuries, 'wish' has retained its use in various contexts, from casual conversations to literary expressions, symbolizing hope and longing. The transition from 'wish' to 'wishfully' reflects the intricacies of human emotion and the complexities of desire. Today, 'wishfully' is commonly used in both spoken and written English, often encapsulating a tone of earnest hopefulness.