English Dictionary
Definition hopeful in British English
hopeful
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
We resumed negotiations but we're not very hopeful.
In spite of our differences, we remain hopeful that a solution can be found.
The board is quite hopeful of securing further investment.
His quick recovery from the treatment was a hopeful development.
expressing the feeling that something you wish for will happen or be true
She gave us a bright-eyed, hopeful look.
