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Wishful

Wishful Meaning & Definition
Wishful Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Wishful?

[adj] seeking advancement or recognition

Synonyms | Synonyms for Wishful: aspirant | aspiring(p) | hopeful | would-be(a)

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Wishful In Webster's Dictionary

\Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.] 1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. 2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak. 3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. -- {Wish"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Wish"ful*ness}, n.

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