adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a wistful manner.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a wistful manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

pensively

Example

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"We can't sit there looking wistfully on as this city falls into decay."

Etymology

From wistful + -ly.

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