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WISHFUL

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Wishful.

Wishful - as an adjective

Having or expressing desire for something

Example: "Desirous of high office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desirous

Wishful - as an adjective satellite

Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspirantaspiring

Example Sentences

"She had a wishful look in her eyes as she opened the present."
"He wore a wishful smile, hoping for good news."
"The child made a wishful plea for ice cream before dinner."
"Despite the odds, she held onto a wishful belief in miracles."
"He made a wishful gesture towards the shooting star."
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Word Game Points

Is WISHFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wishful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WISHFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WISHFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wishful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WISHFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WISHFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wishful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WISHFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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