Synonyms for wishful

Most common

longing · wistful

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Aspiring, or seeking advancement.

2. adj. 2

   Expressing a wish or longing for something.

Related words

Phrases

wishful recycling wishful thinker

Example sentences

• longing He never lost his whimsical longing for adventure.
• wistful Ah, this song makes me feel all wistful.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

avid²

5 letters

eager²

7 letters

longing², wistful²

8 letters

aspiring³, aspirant³, desirous³

9 letters

nostalgic³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (avid² = 2 syllables).