Wish·ful a.
1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.
2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love
To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak.
3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.]
-- Wish*ful*ly, adv. -- Wish*ful*ness, n.
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wishfully
adv : in a wishful manner; "he wishfully indulged in dreams of
fame"