Wishful
/ˈwɪʃ.fəl/noun
Having or expressing a desire or hope for something.
Did you know?The concept of 'wishing' has ancient ties to magic and spells, linking desire directly to the power of manifestation.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
wysc
“To wish or desire; to long for something.”
Middle English
ME
wisch
“To express a hope or desire.”
14th Century
ME
wischful
“Full of desire or longing.”
Modern English
Eng
wishful
“Characterized by or expressing a wish, often for something unattainable.”