Category:Wishful

Wish"ful, a. Etym: [cf. Wistful.]

1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.

2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. From scotland am i stolen, even of pure love to greet mine own land With my wishful sight. Shak.

3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [r.] Chapman. -- wish"ful*ly, adv. -- wish"ful*ness, n.