hopeful

adjective
UK: /ˈhəʊpfl/
US: /ˈhoʊpfl/

  1. Feeling or showing hope.

    1. I am hopeful about my test, because I studied well.
    2. The doctor seems hopeful about my recovery after surgery, which brings joy.

  2. Causing hope.

    1. This is a hopeful sign for the future of our work.
    2. A hopeful message can brighten someone's day and give them strength.

Synonyms

optimistic positive confident encouraging
hopeful adverb

  1. In a hopeful manner.

    1. She looked hopeful as she waited for the results.
    2. He spoke hopeful about the changes, despite the challenges ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hopeful" in English means: Feeling or showing hope., Causing hope..

The phonetic transcription of "hopeful" is /ˈhəʊpfl/ in British English and /ˈhoʊpfl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hopeful": optimistic, positive, confident, encouraging.

Example usage of "hopeful": "I am hopeful about my test, because I studied well.". More examples on the page.