Meaning of the German Word "Wehmütig"

wehmütig

wistful

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Example Sentence

Er hatte einen wehmütigen Blick in den Augen, als er sich an sein Elternhaus erinnerte.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a manner showing sad, pensive longing.

C2Adverb

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Definition: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "wehmütig"?

C2

What grammatical category does "wehmütig" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "wehmütig" belong to?

Emotions