Wistfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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wistfully
[ ˈwɪst.fəl.i ]
feeling
In a feeling of yearning or longing accompanied by a slight touch of sadness.
Synonyms
longingly, nostalgically, yearningly
Examples of usage
- She looked wistfully out the window, dreaming of her childhood home.
- He smiled wistfully as he remembered the good times they had together.
regret
In a manner that shows regret or sorrow for something that has happened or that one has not done.
Synonyms
regretfully, remorsefully, sorrowfully
Examples of usage
- She wistfully wished she had told him how she felt before it was too late.
- He wistfully regretted not taking the opportunity when it presented itself.
Translations
Translations of the word "wistfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nostalgicamente
🇮🇳 उदासीनता से
🇩🇪 sehnsüchtig
🇮🇩 dengan rindu
🇺🇦 з ностальгією
🇵🇱 tęsknie
🇯🇵 物思いにふけって
🇫🇷 avec nostalgie
🇪🇸 con nostalgia
🇹🇷 özlemle
🇰🇷 그리워하며
🇸🇦 بحنين
🇨🇿 toužebně
🇸🇰 túžobne
🇨🇳 怀念地
🇸🇮 hrepeneče
🇮🇸 með söknuði
🇰🇿 сағынышпен
🇬🇪 ნოსტალგიურად
🇦🇿 həsrətlə
🇲🇽 con nostalgia
Word origin
The word 'wistfully' originates from the verb 'wist', which means to wish or desire. Over time, the adverb 'wistfully' evolved to describe a yearning or regretful feeling. The term has been in use since the 18th century and has been commonly used in literature to convey emotions of longing and regret.