Hopeful has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
an ambitious and aspiring young person
"a lofty aspirant"
"two executive hopefuls joined the firm"
"the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
2
Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.
"The campaign manager surrounded the hopeful, offering last-minute advice before his big debate performance."
Adjective
1
having or manifesting hope
"a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"
"found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"
2
likely to turn out well in the future
"had a bright future in publishing"
"the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"
"a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
3
feeling hope
"After months of rejection letters, she finally felt hopeful when her portfolio landed on a hiring manager's desk."
Example Sentences
"a lofty aspirant"
noun
"two executive hopefuls joined the firm"
noun
"the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
noun
"a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"
adjective
"found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"
adjective
"had a bright future in publishing"
adjective
"the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"
adjective
"a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
adjective
Broader Terms (hypernyms)