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hopeful definition

hope·ful (hōp′fəl)

adjective

  1. feeling or showing hope; expecting to get what one wants
  2. inspiring or giving hope a hopeful sign

Etymology: ME

noun

a person who hopes, or seems likely, to succeed

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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