English / word
wistful
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
In context
01
She cast a wistful glance at the house where she had grown up.
02
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Synonyms
yearning,nostalgic,pensive
Antonyms
content,happy,cheerful
Collocations
wistful glance,wistful smile,wistful look