wishful

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

wishful
    adj 1: having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of
           high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to
           the problem" [syn: {desirous}, {wishful}] [ant:
           {undesiring}, {undesirous}]
    2: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement [syn:
       {aspirant}, {aspiring(a)}, {wishful}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.]
   1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.
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   2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
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            From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love
            To greet mine own land with my wishful sight.
                                                  --Shak.
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   3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman.
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      n.
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