WISHFULLY
wishfully
(adverb) in a wishful manner; “he wishfully indulged in dreams of fame”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
wishfully (comparative more wishfully, superlative most wishfully)
In a wishful manner.
Source: Wiktionary
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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