hopeful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   having or manifesting hope

   a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets

2. 2
   adj

   feeling hope

   I have been very hopeful.

3. 3
   adj

   inspiring hope

   It looks hopeful that my father will be able to walk again.

4. 4
   noun

   Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.

   Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.

5. 5
   adj

   full or promise

6. 6
   noun

   an ambitious and aspiring young person

Etymology

From hope + -ful.