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Word: Wistful
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: apparently from obsolete wistly ‘intently’, influenced by wishful
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwɪs(t)f(ʊ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
Short Definition:having or showing feeling of vague or regretful longing
Examples:- a wistful smile
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