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wistful

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﹒Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

﹒Characterized by melancholy or pensive sadness.

Examples

﹒She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photographs of her childhood home.

﹒A wistful expression crossed his face whenever he thought about the opportunities he had missed.

﹒The music played a wistful melody that reminded everyone of summers long gone.

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