hopeful

Definition for hopeful

adjective as in optimistic, expectant

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buoyant, cheerful, comfortable, confident, eager, enthusiastic, rosy, sanguine, trusting, upbeat

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anticipating, anticipative, assured, at ease, blithe, elated, emboldened, expecting, forward-looking, hoping, inspirited, keeping the faith, lighthearted, looking forward to, reassured, rose-colored, satisfied, serene, trustful, unflagging

adjective as in promising, auspicious

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cheerful, encouraging, exciting, favorable, fortunate, good, gracious, likely, pleasant, probable, reasonable, reassuring, rosy

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cheering, fair, fine, fit, halcyon, pleasing, rousing, stirring, uplifting

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advantageous, arousing, beneficial, bright, conducive, convenient, elating, enlivening, expeditious, flattering, fortifying, golden, heartening, helpful, inspiring, inspiriting, lucky, opportune, promiseful, propitious, providential, roseate, suitable, sunny, timely, well-timed

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Ms Baines said she "remains hopeful there is a positive resolution" but told the BBC that Thurrock's action would mean "other councils become embroiled" in paying for their financial failure.

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Taylor, meanwhile, is still hopeful that the whole event can still cultivate new fans of the female code.

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Since last week's results, Stewart has remained hopeful for the future.

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Even at my most hopeful, I think I would have doubted that it would.

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She said she was “hopeful” after previous negotiations that health care workers in Northern Ireland would “never ever find themselves in this situation again”.

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