wistful
adjective/ˈwɪstfəl/
Frequency rank: #17,051 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
Example sentence
She gazed out the window with wistful eyes, thinking about her childhood hometown.
Synonyms & related words
- nostalgic
- longing
- melancholy
- pensive
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