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hope·ful
 hopeful
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
feeling or expressing hope.
Winning did not seem likely, but still she was hopeful.She had hopeful thoughts about what their new life would be like in America.I'm hopeful about passing the test this time.- synonyms:
- anticipative, expectant, optimistic
- antonyms:
- despairing, hopeless
- similar words:
- assured, bullish, confident, sanguine
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| definition 2: |
showing indications that something hoped for will happen.
hopeful signsThe change in the weather made the situation appear hopeful.- synonyms:
- bright, encouraging, favorable, heartening, promising
- antonyms:
- grim, hopeless
- similar words:
- auspicious, competitive, optimistic, positive, propitious, rosy, upbeat
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| related words: |
bright |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a young person who hopes for or shows promise of success.
- synonyms:
- aspirant
- similar words:
- applicant, candidate, front-runner, suitor
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| derivation: |
hopefulness (n.) |
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