Wishful is an adjective that describes having a strong desire or hope for something. The crossword solutions for this term are AMBITIOUS (9 letters), WISTFUL (7 letters), HOPING (6 letters), HOPEFUL (7 letters), and DESIROUS (8 letters). Ambition is the strong desire to achieve something, while WISTFUL is a feeling of longing or yearning. HOPING is the act of wanting something to happen, and HOPEFUL is having a positive attitude towards a desired outcome. DESIROUS is having a strong wish or craving for something.