adjective
- having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
Examples
- She gave a wistful smile when she saw her childhood home.
- He looked wistful as he watched the children playing in the park.
- There was a wistful tone in her voice when she spoke of her college days.
- The old man had a wistful expression as he gazed at the photograph.
- She felt wistful about the summer that had passed so quickly.
- His wistful memories of youth made him appreciate the present more.