hopeful

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

hope +‎ -ful

[edit] Adjective

hopeful

  1. Feeling or inspiring hope.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

Singular
hopeful

Plural
hopefuls

hopeful (plural hopefuls)

  1. Somebody who is hoping for success or victory.
    • Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.