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Wishful

Definition:

adjective

1. Full of desire, longing, or hope for something that is unlikely or impossible to happen.

2. Characterized by unrealistic or idealistic thinking or expectations.

Senses:

Sense 1: Full of desire or longing

Example sentence: After seeing the luxurious mansion, they had a wishful desire to live there.

Sense 2: Unrealistic or idealistic thinking

Example sentence: The politician's promises during the campaign were nothing but wishful thinking.

Usages:

Usage 1: Speaking about desires

Example sentence: She gazed at the dazzling engagement ring with a wishful expression on her face.

Usage 2: Referring to unrealistic expectations

Example sentence: It's wishful to believe that by simply wishing for something, it will magically come true.

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