wishful

Definition

Wished-for; desired, wanted.

Etymology

From wish + -ful.

Example Sentences

• "The cry whereof entring the hollow cave / Eftsoones brought forth the villaine, as they ment, / With hope of her some wishfull boot to have."
• "When she weighed anchor I went to the waterside and looked at her with a very wishful and aching heart, and followed her with my eyes and tears until she was totally out of sight."