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Wordabulary

hopeful

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Feeling that something good is likely to happen.

"The doctors are hopeful that he will make a full recovery."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

hopeless pessimistic

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The doctors are _____ that he will make a full recovery."

Answer: hopeful

In your own words, what does "hopeful" mean?

Feeling that something good is likely to happen.

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