erhofft
Translation
hoped-for, expected
Examples
Der erhoffte Erfolg blieb leider aus.
Unfortunately, the hoped-for success did not materialize.
Das ist das von allen erhoffte Ergebnis.
This is the result everyone hoped for.
Grammar Patterns
erhofft + Noun the hoped-for ~ The hoped-for rain finally came.
Similar Words
erwartet (expected), gewünscht (wished for); Antonym: unerwartet (unexpected)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'erhoffen' (to hope for). It describes something that has been hoped for.
Memory Tips
Think of 'erhoffen' as an intensified version of 'hoffen' (to hope). 'Erhofft' describes the object of that strong hope.