Wistful
adjective
Having a longing tinged with sadness
“She gave a wistful smile when asked about her first years at the academy.”
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What does wistful mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotEntirely indifferent
- NotCarefully cheerful
- NotLoudly nostalgic
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