— wistfully , adv. — wistfulness , n.
/wist"feuhl/ , adj.
1. characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
2. pensive, esp. in a melancholy way.
[ 1605-15; obs. wist quiet, silent, attentive (var. of WHIST 2 ) + -FUL ]
Syn. 2. reflective, musing, meditative, forlorn.