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Another word for wistful

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Adjective

  1. In low spirits

    Idioms:
    See also:

    happy

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Another word for wistful

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Sentence Examples

  • Afternoon styles are more wistful and playful, whereas evening parties call for more of a sophisticated flair.

  • But it's highly unlikely that anyone would want her "Key Lime Cookie" laced with the, albeit wistful, notes of the "Ocean".

  • These questions can often be the most emotional, because you are taking him back to the formative years - which can be both good or bad, wistful, painful, or happy.

  • Butterfly wedding themes are wistful and romantic, giving butterfly favors conveys that romance to guests, giving them a small piece of the couple's optimism to share.

  • They are used to communicating a timeless message, often achieving a wistful, yearning and powerful insight through extreme brevity.

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