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hope·ful
 hopeful
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- pronunciation:
- hop
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When you are hopeful, you have a feeling that something you want to happen might happen. If you have hopeful plans, your plans are made with a feeling that good things are possible.
Our team practiced really hard, so we're hopeful that we'll win this time.Alana had hopeful thoughts about what her future would be like.- synonyms:
- optimistic
- similar words:
- confident
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| definition 2: |
If something is hopeful, it gives you a feeling that something you want to happen will happen.
The doctor said there are hopeful signs that Jayden will be able to walk soon.- synonyms:
- favorable
- similar words:
- positive
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| derivation: |
hopefulness (n.) |
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