Meaning of the German Word "Wehmütig"

wehmütig

wistfully

In a manner showing sad, pensive longing.

Example Sentence

Sie lächelte wehmütig, als sie ihr altes Lied im Radio hörte.

Other Meanings of This Word

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

C2Adjective

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Definition: In a manner showing sad, pensive longing.

Word Information

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

C2

What grammatical category does "wehmütig" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "wehmütig" belong to?

Emotions