Whistful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Whistful is an adjective meaning Alternative form of wistful.
Meaning
Alternative form of wistful.
Example Sentences
Graceful arcs of the Terminal reflect Art Deco patterns of '30s a whistful reminder today of better times for a "happy station".
within me, olde curiosity-shop of ideas, that needs decluttering, whistful dancing round some linden trees near a green, while maypole dance is in full swing
“No need to sound 'whistful' we might rummage up four for bridge or at least I'll try you at a hand of Gin Rummy until they find some blue ruin th'sa a fit ration,” he rumbled.
Him have we seen the Green-wood Side along, While o'er the Heath we hied, our Labours done, Oft as the Woodlark piped her farewell Song With whistful Eyes pursue the setting Sun.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whispy, fullhearted, wishfulfilling, lonelyhearted, bitter-sweet, wise-like.
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