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wistfully
adverbmeaning in plain English
In a way that shows you feel a gentle, sad longing for something, like remembering a happy time that’s now gone.
Imagine watching the sunset, sipping tea, and smiling wistfully at the day that’s slipping away.
for example
She stared wistfully at the old photos, wishing she could go back to those simpler days.