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wishful
adjective wish·ful \ˈwish-fəl\
: showing a belief that something will happen or succeed even though it is not likely to happen or succeed
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: according with wishes rather than reality <wishful dreams>
— wish·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— wish·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of WISHFUL
1593
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wishful
adjective wish·ful \ˈwish-fəl\
Definition of WISHFUL for Kids
: having, showing, or based on a wish
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