Wistful

Synonyms of wistful

• nostalgic
• yearning
• longing

Antonyms of wistful

• content
• satisfied
• fulfilled

Collocations of wistful

wistful smile

Frequency: 70 %

She gave him a wistful smile as he walked away.

wistful longing

Frequency: 60 %

She looked out the window with wistful longing for the past.

wistful expression

Frequency: 50 %

His wistful expression revealed his inner thoughts.

wistful reminiscence

Frequency: 45 %

She indulged in wistful reminiscence of her childhood days.

wistful gaze

Frequency: 40 %

He stared into the distance with a wistful gaze.

Idiomatic Expressions for wistful

• Phrase: wistful sigh
  Meaning: a sigh that expresses regret or longing for something that cannot be
  Usage: She let out a wistful sigh as she thought about the opportunities she had missed.