hopeful
Translation
hopeful
Examples
He is hopeful about the future.
He is hopeful about the future.
The signs are hopeful.
The signs are hopeful.
Grammar Patterns
((about/of sth.)) feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event He is hopeful about the future.
((that ...)) feeling that sth. will happen I'm hopeful that we can win.
Similar Words
Synonyms: optimistic, confident; Antonyms: hopeless, pessimistic
Etymology
From 'hope' + '-ful' (full of). Literally means 'full of hope'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone whose heart is 'full' of 'hope'.