wistful in the PONS Dictionary

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The film's theme of loss made it unusually sad and wistful.
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The sixth song takes a wistful look to the days of yore.
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The music's generally wistful and melancholy feel comes from his experiences with the breakup of his marriage.
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By contrast the second subject is sublimely wistful.
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Based on the barcarole rhythm and mood, it features a sweepingly romantic and slightly wistful tone.
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The overall impression is both languid and wistful.
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Ward also states that the production appropriate; wistful during the verses and a louder, more emotional score during the chorus.
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Ten tracks melting to a work of art, carried by a warm voice and wistful guitars.
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She called the stories so pared down, so reduced to wistful contemplation that it is almost enervating.
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After the energy and anger of the main body of the song, this final section is almost wistful.
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