wistful in a sentence
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Definition
WISTFUL: characterized by a melancholic or nostalgic longing for something that is lost or unattainable.
Sample Sentences
- She gazed out the window with a wistful look, reminiscing about her childhood.
- The old photograph filled him with a wistful longing for the days that had slipped away.
- As she listened to the soft music, a wistful smile crossed her face, recalling happier times.
- He felt a wistful ache in his heart as he watched his friends embark on new adventures without him.
- The artist’s paintings often conveyed a wistful sense of beauty, capturing fleeting moments of joy.