Wishful \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)