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hopeful

hope·ful [ hṓpfəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having hope: feeling fairly sure that something that is wanted will happen

2. giving hope: making somebody feel confident that something desirable will happen
It looks hopeful that she'll be able to dance again.

3. showing hope: showing a desire for something



noun  (plural hope·fuls)
Definition:
 
somebody desiring success: somebody who desires achievement, especially somebody who hopes to be successful in sports, the arts, or politics


hope·ful·ness noun
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