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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