a. [ Cf. Wistful. ] 1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. [ 1913 Webster ]
From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [ R. ] Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Wish"ful*ly, adv. -- Wish"ful*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]