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Another word for wishfully

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses or is based on a strong desire or hope for something to happen, especially when it is unlikely or unrealistic.

Usage Example

"The children stared hopefully through the bakery window at the freshly frosted cupcakes."

Strongest
hopefully
Strong
longingly
yearningly
wistfully
optimistically

Opposites of wishfully

The opposite of wishfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

realistically
hopelessly
pragmatically
pessimistically
indifferently
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• Nearby Words

wishbone
wisher
wishful
wishfully
wishlist
wisp
wispiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wishfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wishfully
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