Wistful
/wˈɪstfəl/
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Definition
(adj) Full of longing or yearning.
Sentence Examples
He has a wistful look on his face.
Her wistful smile belied the sadness she felt at having to leave.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He had a ____ look on his face as he remembered the happy days of his childhood in the small village today.