hopeful

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. having or manifesting hope

- a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets

- found a hopeful way of attacking the problem

Similar word(s): encouraging, anticipant, anticipative, expectant, optimistic

2. likely to turn out well in the future

- a hopeful new singer on Broadway

Similar word(s): auspicious, bright, promising

Sentences with hopeful as an adjective:

- I have been very hopeful.

- I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease.

noun

1. an ambitious and aspiring young person

- two executive hopefuls joined the firm

Similar word(s): aspirant, aspirer, wannabe, wannabee

Definition categories: person, applicant, applier

Sentences with hopeful as a noun:

- Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.