\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.