wistful

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Origin seems to be a combination of wish with whist (= silent) + -ful (possibly via wistly).

[edit] Adjective

wistful (comparative more wistful, superlative most wistful)

1. full of yearning or longing
2. sad and thoughtful

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