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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