feeling a gentle sadness about something lost or longed for · expressing vague regret
Have you ever looked at old photos or listened to a song from your childhood and felt a gentle mix of sadness and longing for those times? That's exactly when you'd feel wistful! It's a soft, nostalgic emotion, not a heavy, overwhelming sadness. 💭
💡 **Pro-Tip!** You can also describe something *as* wistful, like "a wistful smile" or "wistful music." It's less about being actively sad and more about a quiet, reflective longing for something that was or could have been. It's often associated with pleasant memories that evoke a slight ache because they're gone. ✨
When would you most likely use the expression 'to be wistful'? A. 🏃♀️ When you're celebrating a big win in a game. B. 🏞️ When you're looking at old vacation photos and missing those carefree days. C. 🗣️ When you're arguing heatedly with a friend.