wistful
/ˈwɪstfəl/
adjective
- Feeling or showing a sad, gentle longing for something in the past or for something that is unlikely to happen.
- The song had a wistful melody that reminded me of summers long gone.
- She gave a wistful smile as she looked at old photographs of her childhood home.
- His wistful gaze out the window made everyone wonder what he was thinking about.
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