wistfulness (Meaning)

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wistfulness (n)

a sadly pensive longing

Synonyms & Antonyms of wistfulness

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wistfulness Sentence Examples

  1. As she gazed at the fading sunset, a wistfulness washed over her, reminiscent of bittersweet memories.
  2. The old man sat by the window, his eyes filled with a wistful longing for a bygone era.
  3. The scent of blooming heather carried a wistful essence, evoking forgotten adventures and youthful aspirations.
  4. The pianist's melody played with a wistful tenderness that transported the audience to a realm of longing and regret.
  5. She felt a pang of wistfulness as she looked back on the moments she shared with her loved ones.
  6. The antique locket held a wistful reminder of a love lost long ago, its ornate carvings whispering secrets of the past.
  7. The traveler stood at the edge of the ancient ruins, a wistful expression crossing his face as he contemplated the passage of time.
  8. The abandoned house exuded a wistful aura, as if its walls whispered tales of former occupants and faded dreams.
  9. The autumn leaves danced in the gentle breeze, carrying a wistful message of the season's fleeting beauty.
  10. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape, a wistful stillness descended upon the world.

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a sadly pensive longing

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As she gazed at the fading sunset, a wistfulness washed over her, reminiscent of bittersweet memories.

The old man sat by the window, his eyes filled with a wistful longing for a bygone era.

The scent of blooming heather carried a wistful essence, evoking forgotten adventures and youthful aspirations.

The pianist's melody played with a wistful tenderness that transported the audience to a realm of longing and regret.