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WISHFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
ambitious (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having or expressing desire for something
Example:
desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem
Synonyms:
desirous; wishful
Classified under:
Similar:
appetent (marked by eager desire)
athirst; hungry; thirsty ((usually followed by 'for') extremely desirous)
avid; devouring; esurient; greedy ((often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous)
covetous; envious; jealous (showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages)
nostalgic (unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons)
homesick (longing to return home)
Derivation:
wishfulness (an unrealistic yearning)
