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wishful

DEFINITIONS OF: wishful

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adj having or expressing desire for something

Synonyms:
desirous
appetent
marked by eager desire
athirst, hungry, thirsty
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
avid, devouring, esurient, greedy
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
covetous, envious, jealous
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
nostalgic
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
homesick
longing to return home
Antonyms:
undesiring, undesirous
having or feeling no desire

adj desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

Synonyms:
aspirant, aspiring
ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement
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