wishful
Expressing a wish or longing for somethingExpressing a wish or longing for something.
» I guess it was just wishful thinking.
Видимо, это было просто принятие желаемого за действительное.
Meaning
3 sensesExpressing a wish or longing for something.
having or expressing desire for something
Aspiring, or seeking advancement.
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
(obsolete)Wished-for; desired, wanted.
Examples
15 sentencesI guess it was just wishful thinking.
ruВидимо, это было просто принятие желаемого за действительное.
That's just wishful thinking.
ruЭто просто выдавать желаемое за действительное.
That's wishful thinking at best.
That's a bit of wishful thinking.
ruВы немного принимаете желаемое за действительное.
deDas ist Wunschdenken.
This is nothing more than wishful thinking.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From wish + -ful.From wish + -ful.
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Forms
more wishful, most wishful| Comparative | more wishful Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most wishful Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form