wishful

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a hope or desire for something that is not present but is earnestly or fondly desired.

  - "She was a wishful thinker and always hoped for the best."
  - "The children were wishful for a snow day."
  - "He was a wishful father, longing for a child."

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Rhymes

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wishes , dishes , mishaps , hapless

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Variants

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wishful , wishfully , wishfulness , wishfulnesses , wishful thinking , wishful thinkings

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Etymology

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From Old English wesan fulwis, from wesan to be + fulwis full of desire.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wishful thinking' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, making a wish when blowing out the candles on a birthday cake is a common tradition.

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Related Concepts

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1. hope: A feeling of desire and expectation, often for something that is not present but is longed for.

2. optimism: A belief that good or positive outcomes will result from situations, even when evidence suggests otherwise.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'wishful' is often used to describe characters who are overly optimistic or hopeful, despite evidence to the contrary. In art, the concept of 'wishful thinking' is often explored through depictions of dreams and fantasies.

How to Memorize "wishful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a hopeful expression and a longing look in their eyes.
   - Visualize a heart filled with desires and hopes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wishful' with the feeling of longing or desire.
   - Think of a person who always hopes for the best, no matter what.

3. mnemonics
   

   - WISHFUL: Wants It So Hopefully, Fervently, Urgently, Longingly

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