wistful

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

Full of longing or yearning. / Sad and thoughtful.

Japanese Meaning

憧れや切なさに満ちた / 物悲しく、考え深い

She gave a wistful smile as she watched the train disappear into the evening fog.

彼女は夕暮れの霧の中へ列車が消えていくのを見つめながら、切なげな微笑みを浮かべた。

Sense（1）

Full of longing or yearning.

His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days.

Sense（2）

Sad and thoughtful.

more wistful

（ comparative ）

most wistful

（ superlative ）