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Hopeful

//ˈhəʊpfl̩// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    feeling hope

    "I have been very hopeful."

  2. 2
    inspiring hope

    "It looks hopeful that my father will be able to walk again."

Adjective
  1. 1
    likely to turn out well in the future wordnet
  2. 2
    having or manifesting hope wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.

    "Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."

  2. 2
    an ambitious and aspiring young person wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hope + -ful.

Etymology 2

From hope + -ful.

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