hopeful
Translation
hopeful, optimistic, promising
Examples
I'm hopeful that I will get the job.
I'm hopeful that I will get the job.
The results of the test are hopeful.
The results of the test are hopeful.
Grammar Patterns
hopeful ((that ...)) feeling optimistic that something will happen I'm hopeful that I will get the job.
a hopeful ((noun)) a promising (noun) The results of the test are hopeful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: optimistic, promising; Antonyms: hopeless, pessimistic
Etymology
Comes from 'hope' + '-ful' (meaning 'full of'). So, it literally means 'full of hope'.
Memory Tips
Picture a person who is literally 'full' of 'hope', like a cup filled to the brim.