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hopeful
adjective as in optimistic, expectant
Strongest matches
buoyant, cheerful, comfortable, confident, eager, enthusiastic, rosy, sanguine, trusting, upbeat
adjective as in promising, auspicious
Strongest matches
cheerful, encouraging, exciting, favorable, fortunate, good, gracious, likely, pleasant, probable, reasonable, reassuring, rosy
Weak matches
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
Example Sentences
“They’re hopeful, but they want to go beyond just the photo experience.”
To say that it is true that a certain belief makes our lives happier and more hopeful isn’t to say that the belief must be true because it does so.
“I’m hopeful we can return to a functional newsroom soon,” she added.
And yet opinion polls suggest people in Ukraine may in fact be more hopeful, not less.
Scott will be back next year, and is one of several veteran relief arms the club is hopeful will make improvements.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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