Wishful Definition & Meaning
wishful
- adjective
- having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
- desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
"Wishful" in song lyrics
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"Dog, your thinking's too wishful"
Ivan Ives f/ Cappadonna — Honor -
"My team take an L? What you thinkin is wishful"
PackFM — Forevershine
Words that rhyme with wishful
Usage tips for "wishful"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does wishful mean?
- having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem" desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
- What part of speech is wishful?
- Wishful is an adjective.
- How many definitions does wishful have?
- Wishful has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).