Wistful

//ˈwɪstfəl//

Word Forms of "wistful" (2 forms)

Adjective
Comparativemore wistful
Superlativemost wistful

More for "wistful"

MeaningWord TypePronunciationSentences

Related Topic Clusters

Creative Writing Scene Language

Word choices for sensory detail, pacing control, and emotional texture.

Creative Writing Vocabulary

Evocative words for fiction, poetry, and narrative nonfiction.

Next best steps

DefinitionSynonymsSentencesRead the blog

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.