4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wistful' in a Sentence
"Characterized by a sense of melancholy or longing." more
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As the old man gazed at the sepia photographs, a wistful smile crept across his face.
As the train pulled away, she waved a wistful goodbye, unsure when they would meet again.
With a wistful glance at the starry night sky, she made a silent wish for a brighter tomorrow.
Lost in thought, she wore a wistful expression while staring out of the window at the falling snow.
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