wistful expression

Frequency: 6.52.8 per million words

describes a look on someone's face showing a sad longing for the past

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Examples (10)

  • She had a wistful expression on her face as she watched the old film.
  • As he looked at the faded photographs, a wistful expression crossed his face.
  • I noticed a wistful expression in her eyes when she spoke of her childhood home.
  • He often wore a wistful expression when recalling the days before the war.
  • The old man's wistful expression spoke volumes about his lost love.
  • A wistful expression appeared on her face as she remembered their last summer together.
  • His gaze held a distinctly wistful expression, hinting at unspoken regrets.
  • She turned away, leaving him with a wistful expression of longing.
  • The child's momentary wistful expression revealed a maturity beyond her years.
  • Even years later, the memory could bring a wistful expression to his features.