Definitions

1. adjective

expressing a wish or desire

“The optative mood in Latin is often used to express wishes or hopes.”

2. noun

a clause or word expressing a wish or desire

“The optative in the poem was beautifully phrased, expressing the longing of the speaker.”

3. noun

a grammatical mood expressing a wish or desire

“The optative mood in Sanskrit is used to express wishes or hopes for the future.”