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Fistful vs Wistful - What's the difference?

fistful | wistful |

As a noun fistful

is the amount that can be held in a closed fist.

As an adjective wistful is

full of yearning or longing.

fistful

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • the amount that can be held in a closed fist

    • Synonyms

    * handful

    wistful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • full of yearning or longing
    • His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days.
  • sad and thoughtful

    • Synonyms

    * (thoughtful sadness) (l)

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