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18 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wistful' in a Sentence

"Characterized by a sense of melancholy or longing." more

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She looked wistful when her balloon floated away.
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The wistful melody of the piano brought tears to her eyes.
She looked wistful when her friends went to the park without inviting her.
The old teddy bear had a wistful expression, as if remembering happy times.
She gazed out of the window with a wistful expression, longing for the sunny days of summer.
Reading the old storybook, the children felt a wistful connection to the adventures of the characters.
Sarah felt wistful watching the colorful butterflies in the garden.
As the students packed up their backpacks, there was a wistful anticipation for the upcoming school vacation.
The cat sat by the window with a wistful gaze, watching birds outside.
She looked wistful as she gazed at the old photographs of her grandparents.
The puppy had a wistful look as it gazed at the delicious bone.
James had a wistful expression when he missed his best friend during recess.
The wistful melody of the violin made everyone reflect on cherished memories.
The old man looked wistful as he gazed at the fading sunset.
Emily felt wistful when she remembered her lost teddy bear.
The wistful melody of the music made Sarah dream of faraway lands.
During storytime, the children listened with wistful eyes to tales of magical adventures.
During the story's sad ending, the readers felt a wistful sense of empathy for the main character.

Wistful

wist-fuhl
adjectiveCharacterized by a sense of melancholy or longing.

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Last Updated On: February 25, 2024
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