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WISHFULLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does wishfully mean? 

WISHFULLY (adverb)
  The adverb WISHFULLY has 1 sense:

1. in a wishful mannerplay

  Familiarity information: WISHFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


WISHFULLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a wishful manner

Context example:

he wishfully indulged in dreams of fame

Pertainym:

wishful (having or expressing desire for something)


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