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wistful

[ˈwΙͺstf]l

πŸ“– Definition

adj. thinking sadly about something that you would like to have, especially something in the past that you can no longer have

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Rain falling on wilted flowers in a silent gray garden

πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

A deep sense of wistful settled over the family after the tragedy.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

wishful thinking a wistful glance

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