😔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

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