hopeful
//ˈhoʊp.fəl//
Adjective
hopefulCanonical form
more hopefulComparative
most hopefulSuperlative
1
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event or outcome
We are hopeful that the weather will improve tomorrow.
2
giving grounds for hope; promising
The test results are hopeful and suggest the treatment is working.
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Noun
hopefulsPlural
1
a person likely or hoping to succeed, especially in a competition or election
Several young hopefuls entered the singing competition.