Definition of WISHFUL

wishful

Adjective

  • Desiring something, often without much chance of it happening.
  • having or expressing desire for something

Adjective Satellite

  • desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

Adj

  • Wished-for; desired, wanted.
  • Expressing a wish or longing for something.
  • Aspiring, or seeking advancement.

Examples

  • His WISHFUL thinking led him to hold onto his ’Z’ too long, hoping for a bonus square.

Origin / Etymology

From wish + -ful.

Antonyms

undesirous

Scrabble Score: 16

wishful: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wishful: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wishful: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

wishful: valid Words With Friends Word