hopeful (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊpfəl/
Definition
Feeling or showing optimism about a future event.
Examples
He was hopeful that his team would win the championship.
The doctors are hopeful about her recovery.
She gave a hopeful smile as she boarded the train.
How to Use hopeful
- hopeful about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling optimistic regarding a specific situation or outcome. — "They are hopeful about the future of the company."
- hopeful of (prepositional phrase)
- Having a feeling of hope concerning the possibility of something happening. — "She was hopeful of receiving good news soon."
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