wistful in Dutch
wistful in Dutch is weemoedig, droefgeestig, melancholisch — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
wistful in Dutch
weemoedig
Full of longing or yearning.
droefgeestig
Full of longing or yearning.
melancholisch
Full of longing or yearning.
What does "wistful" mean?
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adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence
- She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
- He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.
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What is "wistful" in Dutch?
"wistful" in Dutch is weemoedig, droefgeestig, melancholisch. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In Dutch, "wistful" is weemoedig, droefgeestig, melancholisch.
Are there other ways to say "wistful" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "wistful": weemoedig, droefgeestig, melancholisch.
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