wishfully
1wishfully — wishful ► ADJECTIVE 1) having or expressing a wish for something to happen. 2) based on impractical wishes rather than facts. DERIVATIVES wishfully adverb …
2wishfully — adverb in a wishful manner he wishfully indulged in dreams of fame • Derived from adjective: ↑wishful …
3Wishfully — Wishful Wish ful, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.] 1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. [1913 Webster] 2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. [1913 Webster] From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. Shak …
4wishfully — adverb see wishful …
5wishfully — See wishful. * * * …
6wishfully — adverb in a wishful manner …
7wishfully — adv. longingly, aspiringly; cravingly, yearningly …
8wishfully — wish·ful·ly …
9wishful — wishfully, adv. wishfulness, n. /wish feuhl/, adj. having or showing a wish; desirous; longing. [1515 25; WISH + FUL] * * * …
10wishful — adjective Date: 1593 1. a. expressive of a wish ; hopeful < looked at the toys with wishful eyes > b. having a wish ; desirous 2. according with wishes rather than reality < wishful dreams > • wishfully …