hoffnungsvoll
Translation
hopeful, optimistic, promising
Examples
Ich bin hoffnungsvoll, dass alles gut wird.
I am hopeful that everything will be fine.
Er hat einen hoffnungsvollen Blick.
He has a hopeful look.
Das ist ein hoffnungsvoller Anfang.
That is a promising start.
Grammar Patterns
to be hopeful ((Subj.)) is hopeful I am very hopeful.
to be hopeful that ... We are hopeful that we will win.
a hopeful ((noun)) He is a hopeful young artist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: optimistisch, zuversichtlich; Antonyms: hoffnungslos, pessimistisch
Etymology
Composed of 'Hoffnung' (hope) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'voll' (full). Literally 'full of hope'.
Memory Tips
Think of a glass that is 'full' ('voll') of 'hope' ('Hoffnung').