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   Hope·ful

   /ˈhōpf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event: "a hopeful sign" Similar optimisticfull of hopeconfidentpositivebuoyantsanguinebullishcheerfulassuredexpectantanticipativedisposed to look on the bright sideinformal:upbeatpromisingencouraginghearteningreassuringauspiciousfavorableoptimisticpropitiousgladdeningcheeringbrightrosyfull of promisefull of hopeOpposite pessimisticdiscouraging

   noun

   • 1. a person likely or hoping to succeed: "a leading gubernatorial hopeful"

   Derivatives

   • 1. hopefulness noun

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   The meaning of HOPEFUL is having qualities which inspire hope. How to use hopeful in a sentence. having qualities which inspire hope; full of hope : inclined to hope…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hopefulHOPEFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of hopeful as an adjective and a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to pronounce hopeful and translate it into different languages.

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   Hopeful definition: full of hope; expressing hope. See examples of HOPEFUL used in a sentence.

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   hopeful: 1 adj having or manifesting hope “a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets” “found a hopeful way of attacking the problem” Synonyms: encouraging giving courage or confidence or hope anticipant , anticipative , expectant marked by eager anticipation optimistic expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds Antonyms: ...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOPEFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · Learn the meaning of hopeful as an adjective and a noun, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency of hopeful in British and American English.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › hopefulHOPEFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Hopeful means feeling positive or optimistic about something or someone. It can also mean someone who hopes to succeed in the entertainment business. See translations, synonyms and usage examples of hopeful.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionhopeful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   hopeful (that…) I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon. hopeful about something He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview. hopeful of doing something (British English) She is hopeful of returning to work soon. opposite pessimistic