B2adjectiveemotions
US/ˈhoʊp.fəl/
UK/ˈhəʊp.fəl/
feeling that something good will probably happen; giving reason to expect something good
In context
We are hopeful that the new treatment will help her recover.
He gave me a hopeful smile before the interview began.
The talks ended on a hopeful note for both sides.
Words that go with hopeful
verb + adjective
- feel hopefulI feel hopeful about the future.
- remain hopefulFans remain hopeful that the team can win.
adjective + preposition
- hopeful aboutThey are hopeful about the results.
adjective + noun
- hopeful signFalling prices are a hopeful sign for shoppers.
- hopeful outlookEconomists have a hopeful outlook for next year.
adverb + adjective
- cautiously hopefulDoctors are cautiously hopeful about his recovery.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am hopeful to pass the exam.Correct: I am hopeful that I will pass the exam.