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English
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Etymology
From hope + -ful.
Pronunciation
Adjective
hopeful (comparative more hopeful, superlative most hopeful)
- feeling hope
I have been very hopeful.
I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease.
- inspiring hope
- It looks hopeful that my father will be able to walk again.
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Noun
hopeful (plural hopefuls)
- 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.