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wishful

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wish·ful  (wshfl)
adj.
Having or expressing a wish or longing.
wishful·ly adv.
wishful·ness n.
wishful
Adjective
desirous or longing: she seemed wishful of prolonging the discussion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.wishful - having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
desirous
2.wishful - desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
aspirant, aspiring
ambitious - having a strong desire for success or achievement
Translations

wishful [ˈwɪʃful] adj it's wishful thinking → eso es hacerse ilusiones
wishful [ˈwɪʃful] adj it's wishful thinking → c'est prendre ses désirs pour des réalités
wishful [ˈwɪʃful] wish adj it's wishful thinking → das ist reines Wunschdenken
wishful [ˈwɪʃful] adj it's wishful thinking → è prendere i desideri per realtà


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This meeting with William and Dora was fortunate from the point of view of my studies; for that very night, as I dined with them en pension, I found that providence, with his usual foresight, had placed me next to a very charming American girl of the type that I was particularly wishful to study.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
She watched his countenance as if she were particularly wishful to be assured that he took kindly to his reception, she showed every possible desire to conciliate him, and there was an air of humble propitiation in all she did, such as I have seen pervade the bearing of a child towards a hard master.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
I'm as wishful t' have you settled well as if you was my own daughter; and so's your aunt, I'll be bound, for she's done by you this seven 'ear, Hetty, as if you'd been her own.
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