hopeful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Feeling that something good is likely to happen.

   We are hopeful that the project will be finished on time.

2. 2
   adj

   Making you believe something good might happen.

   The latest test results look hopeful.

3. 3
   noun

   Someone hoping to succeed, especially a candidate or competitor.

   Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.

From hope + -ful.

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