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hopeful

adjective
 
 
/ˈhəʊp.fəl/ US  /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]
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