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wishful

adjective

Having or expressing desire for something

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
L
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈwɪʃfəl

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Having or expressing desire for something

    “Desirous of high office”

adjective

  1. Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

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Example Sentences

Desirous of high office
Desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

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