'Wishfully' definitions:

Definition of 'wishfully'

(from WordNet)
adverb
In a wishful manner; "he wishfully indulged in dreams of fame"

Definition of 'Wishfully'

From: GCIDE
  • Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. Wistful.]
  • 1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. [1913 Webster]
  • From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. [1913 Webster] -- {Wish"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Wish"ful*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]