Wish"ful (?), a. [Cf. Wistful.]
1.
Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.
2.
Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love
To greet mine own land with my wishful sight.
Shak.
3.
Desirable; exciting wishes.
[R.]
Chapman.
-- Wish"ful*ly, adv. -- Wish"ful*ness, n.
© Webster 1913.