hopefully
Translation
hopefully, it is to be hoped
Examples
Hopefully, the weather will be good tomorrow.
Hopefully, the weather will be good tomorrow.
She looked at him hopefully.
She looked at him hopefully.
Grammar Patterns
((sentence adverb)) it is hoped that Hopefully, the weather will be good tomorrow.
((modifies a verb)) in a hopeful manner She looked at him hopefully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: with hope, it is to be hoped
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'hopeful' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
When used at the start of a sentence, it means 'I hope that...'. When it modifies a verb, it describes the manner of the action.