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hopeful
('h/oU/pf/@/l )

adjective (a)

  • having or manifesting hope(adj.all)
    Example:
    A line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets.
    Found a hopeful way of attacking the problem.
    Antonym:
    hopeless
    source: wordnet30
  • Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • an ambitious and aspiring young person(noun.person)
    Example:
    Two executive hopefuls joined the firm.
    Synonym:
    aspirant, aspirer, wannabe, wannabee
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • full or promise(adj.all)
    Example:
    A hopeful new singer on Broadway.
    Synonym:
    bright, promising
    source: wordnet30
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