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

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

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The old watch, passed down through generations, carried a wistful charm that transcended time.
With a wistful nod, she acknowledged the bittersweet beauty of a fading sunset on the canvas.
The aging artist painted with a wistful touch, capturing the fleeting beauty of youth on the canvas.
The wistful echo of children's laughter lingered in the empty playground, a reminder of days gone by.
Surrounded by autumn leaves, she took a wistful stroll down the nostalgic lane of her childhood neighborhood.
A wistful breeze carried the sweet scent of cherry blossoms, heralding the arrival of spring in the quiet garden.
In the quiet graveyard, each weathered headstone told a wistful tale of lives that once intertwined.
As the last notes of the melancholic piano piece faded, a wistful hush settled over the concert hall.

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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