Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of wistful Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. pensive, wistful, sad (vs. glad) usage: showing pensive sadness; "the sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of wistful (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: turgid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language