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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
Witkoff left uncertain where things stood, but hopeful talks would accelerate soon.
Looking at some of the young people supported by The Damilola Taylor Trust over more than two decades — determined, ambitious and hopeful — it is clear that this wish is being fulfilled.
Ms Burns, who has her own business and works weekends to support her family, said she was hopeful she could now begin "putting money aside for the kids".
"I'm hopeful the chancellor will do the right thing on child benefit."
"He was very close for the previous game so we are hopeful that tomorrow he can be in the squad," Arteta told reporters on Tuesday.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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