wistful

Intermediate

/ˈwɪst.fəl/

adjective
Having a feeling of vague or regretful longing

wistful in a sentence

  • “As the sun set over the ocean, he felt a wistful longing for the past.”
  • “She was wistful for a moment, then asked, “Do you remember the old playground?”.”
  • “He had a wistful look on his face.”

What does “wistful” mean?

wistful (adjective) means having a feeling of vague or regretful longing. It is pronounced /ˈwɪst.fəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wistful" mean?
wistful (adjective) means: Having a feeling of vague or regretful longing
How do you pronounce "wistful"?
"wistful" is pronounced /ˈwɪst.fəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?
Here is "wistful" used in a sentence: As the sun set over the ocean, he felt a wistful longing for the past.

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