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English to English adjective
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having or manifesting hope |  | Example: a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets
found a hopeful way of attacking the problem
source: wordnet30
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Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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full or promise | | Example: had a bright future in publishing
the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
a hopeful new singer on Broadway
source: wordnet30 noun
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an ambitious and aspiring young person | | Example: a lofty aspirant
two executive hopefuls joined the firm
the audience was full of Madonna wannabes
source: wordnet30
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