😔Wistful

adjective
/ˈwɪst.fəl/

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Example Sentences

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos.

Synonyms

yearning, melancholy, nostalgic, pensive, longing, reflective
Entry 1
yearning, melancholy, nostalgic, pensive, longing
Entry 2
longing, pensive, melancholy, yearning, reflective

Antonyms

cheerful, content, satisfied, happy, joyful
Entry 1
cheerful, content, satisfied, happy, joyful
Entry 2
cheerful, content, satisfied

Collocations

wistful smile, wistful look, wistful expression, wistful mood, wistful longing
Entry 1
wistful smile, wistful look, wistful expression, wistful mood
Entry 2
wistful smile, wistful look, wistful longing

Related Vocabularies

present or currently in use or operation
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
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Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

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