About The Word Wishful
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Wishful
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What's The Definition Of Wishful?
[adj] seeking advancement or recognition
Synonyms | Synonyms for Wishful: aspirant | aspiring(p) | hopeful | would-be(a) Related Terms | Find terms related to Wishful: See Also | 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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