Definition of Hopeful
Hopeful
hope·ful
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
filled with hope or optimism, typically about some future event, or easily inclined to feeling hope;
e.g. He is hopeful that he will soon find a job.
(adjective)
inspiring hope or optimism in something or someone, typically by possessing particular qualities;
e.g. The rain has finally stopped, which is a hopeful sign that we will have better weather tomorrow.
(noun)
a person who is aspiring towards some particular outcome, i.e. a person who is hoping for some success;
e.g. She is a law school hopeful and she has been preparing her application for admission.
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Every cloud has a silver lining
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