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.