Definitions for wishful
ˈwɪʃ fəlwish·ful

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desirous, wishfuladjective

   having or expressing desire for something

   "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"

2. aspirant, aspiring(a), wishfuladjective

   desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wishfuladjective

   Expressing a wish or longing for something.

2. wishfuladjective

   Aspiring, or seeking advancement.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wishfuladjective

   Longing; showing desire.

   Etymology: from wish and full.

   From Scotland am I stol’n ev’n of pure love,
   To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. William Shakespeare.

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1. wishful

   Wishful refers to having or expressing a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable or not likely to happen. It is an outlook which is optimistic, idealistic or based on personal desires rather than facts or reality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wishfuladjective

   having desire, or ardent desire; longing

2. Wishfuladjective

   showing desire; as, wishful eyes

3. Wishfuladjective

   desirable; exciting wishes

4. Etymology: [Cf. Wistful.]

How to pronounce wishful?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wishful in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wishful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of wishful in a Sentence

1. Michael Pillsbury:

   There is no specific agreement for a phased rollback of the tariffs, the American side has been ambiguous when and which tariffs will be lifted. The Chinese have some wishful thinking and are trying to soothe their domestic hardliners that the tariffs will someday come off.

2. Clive Staples Lewis:

   If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth - only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.

3. Jeremy Corbyn:

   It's wishful thinking by some people, i am taking the party into the general election ... to end austerity, to bring forward policies that bring about a better standard of living and better opportunities for people all across this country. I am enjoying doing that.

4. Stephen Brennock:

   Only time will tell whether this turns out to be a case of wishful thinking, but one thing is clear: geopolitical risks are here to stay.

5. Prince Turki al-Faisal:

   It’s wishful thinking that, if we try to embrace them, they may tango with us. That’s an illusion.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=wishful
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wishful
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=wishful
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wishful