wishful
/ˈwɪʃfl/adjective
उच्चारण विश्फ़ल
इच्छापूर्ण, चाह भरा
Advanced word
adjective
- 1
showing that you want something to happen or be true, especially when it is not likely
इच्छापूर्ण, चाह भरा
- She gave a wishful look at the expensive dress in the window.
- There was a wishful note in his voice.
¶Idioms 1
wishful thinking
the belief that something you want will happen or is true, even though it is not likely
ख़याली पुलाव, मन की कल्पना
- Expecting prices to fall next month is just wishful thinking.
- Passing without studying is wishful thinking.
◇Word family
wishfully adverbwish verb
§Grammar and usage
Usage: Wishful is used mainly in the phrase wishful thinking.
Wishful ज़्यादातर wishful thinking phrase में ही प्रयोग होता है।