American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wistfully
IPA transcription: ['wɪstfəli]
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Adverb
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in a wistful manner
“his sister would have looked beautiful in that dress, he thought wistfully, just like an angel”
Usage examples
- He smiled rather wistfully at his friend.
- Paul she eyed rather wistfully.