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Meaning of wishfully
The primary meaning of "wishfully" is to feel or express a desire or hope for something, often in a way that is not based on reality or practicality.
Etymology of wishfully
The word "wishfully" has its roots in the Old English word "wyscan", which means to desire or wish.
The suffix "-fully" is added to form an adverb, indicating a manner or way of doing something.
Historically, the word has been used to express a sense of desire or hope, often with a sense of longing or yearning.
Synonyms
hopefully
optimistically
positively
confidently
expectantly
longingly
yearningly
desirously
aspiringly
wistfully
dreamily
idealistically
romantically
sentimentally
emotionally
fervently
ardently
eagerly
anxiously
impatiently
wistfully
nostalgically
melancholically
pensively
reflectively
contemplatively
thoughtfully
imaginatively
fancifully
visionarily
utopianly
quixotically
fanciedly
unrealistically
impractically
illogically
irrationally
unreasonably
foolishly
naively
innocently
trustingly
faithfully
devotedly
loyally
dutifully
dreamingly
sleepily
drowsily
lazily
indolently
lethargically
languidly
listlessly
apathetically
unconcernedly
unenthusiastically
uninterestedly
detachedly
distractedly
absentmindedly
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "wishfully" means in a manner expressing or characterized by a desire or hope, often unrealistic or unpractical.
- * It can also imply a sense of longing or yearning for something, often in a romantic or idealistic way.
Usage Examples
- She looked at him wishfully, hoping that he would ask her to dance.
- * He thought wishfully about the vacation he would take next year.
- * The child wished wishfully for a new bike on her birthday.
Antonyms
realistically
practically
pessimistically
negatively
cynically
skeptically
distrustfully
hopelessly
despairingly
resignedly
defeatedly
pessimistically
gloomily
glumly
sullenly
sulkingly
peevishly
irritably
annoyedly
grumpily
disheartenedly
disenchantedly
disillusionedly
detachedly
unemotionally
unfeelingly
unsympathetically
unempatically
uncompassionately
callously
heartlessly
ruthlessly
mercilessly
brutally
harshly
critically
disapprovingly
condemnatorily