wishful

adjective3

1. •
   Expressing a wish or longing for something.

   • When she weighed anchor I went to the waterside and looked at her with a very wishful and aching heart, and followed her with my eyes and tears until she was totally out of sight. — 1789
2. •
   Aspiring, or seeking advancement.
3. •
   (no longer used) Wished-for; desired, wanted.

   • The cry whereof entring the hollow cave / Eftsoones brought forth the villaine, as they ment, / With hope of her some wishfull boot to have. — 1596