[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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"fully, adv. -- wish"fulness,
      n.
      1913 webster
see also:
wistful wish"fully wish"fulness 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

wishful
     adj : seeking advancement or recognition syn: aspirant, aspiringp,
            would-bea
see also:
aspirant aspiringp would-bea 

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