wistful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Marked by or expressing nostalgic longing for the past.

  - "The old man sat on the porch, looking out at the sunset with a wistful expression."
  - "She sang a wistful ballad about lost love."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wistful
pensive , sensitive , delusive

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Variants

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wistful , wistfully , wistfulness , wistfulnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'full of desire' or 'desiring', the term 'wistful' evolved to take on the current meaning of longing for something that has been lost or is far away.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wistful' comes from the Old English word 'wist', which means 'knowledgeable' or 'wise'.

2. The term 'wistful' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

3. In some cultures, the term 'wistful' is also used to describe a person who is overly sentimental or given to daydreaming.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nostalgia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. Nostalgia is often characterized by a sense of loss and a desire to return to a simpler time.

2. Melancholy: A state of sadness or gloom, often with no apparent cause. Melancholy can be a source of creative inspiration, but it can also lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair.

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Culture

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The term 'wistful' has been used extensively in literature and music to convey a sense of melancholic longing or yearning. In literature, authors such as Jane Austen and F. Scott Fitzgerald have used the word to describe characters who are looking back on the past with fondness and regret. In music, the term is often used to describe ballads or songs that evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing.

How to Memorize "wistful"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'wistful', visualize an old man sitting on a porch, looking out at the sunset with a longing expression on his face.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'wistful', associate it with feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'wistful', use the mnemonic 'Wistful' stands for 'Wishing I Still Felt Uplifted'.

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