
Wistful
Subtle Sadness
Wistful expresses a gentle, softer form of sadness, not intense grief or sorrow.
She had a wistful expression recalling her old friends.
Reflective Longing
'Wistful' often accompanies feelings of missing the past or what could have been.
His wistful gaze out the window showed his yearning for the countryside.
Emotional Nuance
Wistful can imply a mix of emotions, like hopefulness tangled with melancholy.
There was a wistful note in her voice as she spoke of next year’s plans.
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LongMelancholyMournfulNostalgicPensiveRegretfulThoughtfulYearn
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