Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stare-wistfully
verb
/stɛər ˈwɪstfəlɪ/
Definition
To gaze longingly or with a sense of yearning, often reflecting a deep emotional state or desire.
Examples
- She sat by the window, staring wistfully at the children playing in the park.
- He often stares wistfully at old photographs, reminiscing about the past.
- As the train left the station, she stared wistfully at the scenery disappearing behind her.
Meaning
The act of looking at something intently with a feeling of nostalgia or longing, often as if wishing for something that is out of reach.
Synonyms
- gaze longingly
- look nostalgically
- peer with yearning
