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English adjective: wishful

1. wishful having or expressing desire for something


SamplesDesirous of high office.
Desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem.


Synonymsdesirous


Similarappetent, athirst, avid, covetous, devouring, envious, esurient, greedy, homesick, hungry, jealous, nostalgic, thirsty


Antonymsundesiring, undesirous

2. wishful desiring or striving for recognition or advancement


Synonymsaspirant, aspiring


Similarambitious


Antonymsambitionless, unambitious









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