Meaning of the word wistful in English

What does wistful mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wistful

US /ˈwɪst.fəl/
UK /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Adjective

1.

sad and thinking about something that is impossible or in the past:

Example:
a wistful smile
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