wishing
/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
noun
- The act of expressing a desire or hope for something to happen.
- All his wishing couldn't bring back the lost time.
- Wishing for a snow day, the children stared out the window.
- Her constant wishing for a promotion finally paid off.
Synonyms
adjective
- Feeling or expressing a desire for something; hopeful.
- The wishing crowd cheered when the winner was announced.
- With a wishing heart, he tossed a coin into the fountain.
- She gave him a wishing look as he opened the gift.