English-German translation for "wistful"

"wistful" German translation

Ihr wehmütiges Lächeln verbarg die Traurigkeit, die sie empfand, weil sie gehen musste.
Her wistful smile belied the sadness she felt at having to leave.
Source: Tatoeba
Ihre Augen glänzen mit wehmutsvoller Schüchternheit.
Her eyes sparkle with wistful shyness.
Source: GlobalVoices
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