wistfulness

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It had a noble kind of wistfulness, and a serenity that entirely redeemed it.

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  • Rather, the name Sissy Wish implies a combination of playfulness and wistfulness -- two qualities in good supply on Ålberg's third full-length. —  Pitchfork: Latest News
  • Perfectly content to wallow in melancholy and wistfulness, the songs of Nada Surf offer a pleasant respite from the chaos of the day. —  Dallas Observer | Complete Issue
  • He was given character traits to compliment the effort, such as wistfulness.
  • There's also nostalgia, wistfulness, resignation, and regret. —  Comics Worth Reading
  • In an emotional moment charged with a little wistfulness, the crowd then rose as one to sing,
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