Wishful
Pronunciation : Wish"ful
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. Wistful.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913