wishing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: wish-ing (2)

English Definition

Expressing a hope or desire for something

Example Sentence

I am wishing you a very happy birthday.

US IPA /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/

hoping desiring longing yearning

dreading fearing