hopeful
adjective /ˈhəʊp.fəl/
/ˈhoʊp-/ Definition
B1 having hope: He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting. They were hopeful of a successful agreement. I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise.Hoping and hopefulnessPotential C2 giving hope: The green shoots were hopeful signs of spring.Hoping and hopefulnessPotential hopefulness /-nəs/ noun [U]
(Definition of hopeful adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- cautious adjective
- chimera noun
- cross your fingers idiom 1
- expectation noun
- fancy sb's chances idiom
- hopeful noun
- hopefully adverb
- it's an ill wind (that blows nobody any good) idiom
- la-la land noun
- life-affirming adjective
- optimism noun
- optimist noun
- optimistic adjective
- pin your hopes on sth/sb idiom
- pious adjective (PRETENDING)
- pipe dream noun
- positive adjective (HOPEFUL)
- positively adverb (WELL)
- trust verb (HOPE)
- wishful thinking noun
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