Hopefully Definition
hōpfə-lē
adverb
In a hopeful manner.
Webster's New World
It is to be hoped (that)
To leave early, hopefully by six.
Webster's New World
Hopefully is defined as in a positive or wishful way.
An example of hopefully is someone sitting in a restaurant calmly waiting for their date to arrive; hopefully waiting.
YourDictionary
It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]
Hopefully, my father will arrive in time for the show.
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Origin of Hopefully
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From hopeful + -ly.
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