C2
wishful vs wistful
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| wishfuladjective/ˈwɪʃ.fəl/ | Meaning wanting something to be true or to happen, often without good reason | Goes with — | Example That plan is just wishful thinking, because we have no money for it. |
| wistfuladjective/ˈwɪst.fəl/ | Meaning slightly sad because you are thinking about something you had or wanted in the past | Goes with wistful smile | Example She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The song has a mood that reminds me of my student days.