Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.]
   1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.

   2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.

            From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To
            greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak.

   3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. --
      {Wish"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Wish"ful*ness}, n.

Source : WordNet®

wishful
     adj : seeking advancement or recognition [syn: {aspirant}, {aspiring(p)},
            {would-be(a)}]