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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.

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

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   having hope or causing you to hope; believing or causing you to believe that something desired will happen: [ + that clause ] I’m hopeful that when both sides understand the situation better , they will agree to meet and cooperate .

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOPEFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having hope or causing you to hope; believing or causing you to believe that something desired will happen: [ + that clause ] I’m hopeful that when both sides understand the situation better, they will agree to meet and cooperate. The fact that he’s eating with a good appetite is a hopeful sign. hopeful. noun [ C ]

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hopefulHOPEFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hopefulHopeful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hopefulHopeful - definition of hopeful by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Having or manifesting hope. 2. Inspiring hope; promising. n. A person who aspires to success or who shows promise of succeeding, especially as a political candidate: a group of presidential hopefuls. hope′ful·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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

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   HOPEFUL definition: 1. feeling positive about a future event or situation: 2. If something is hopeful, it makes you…. Learn more.