Examples

"a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets" "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"

Used in print

Many people seem hopeful , yet it is difficult to predict whether or not there will be any more real attainment of Christian unity in 1961 than there was in 1861 .

He could think_of nothing else to tell them : no assurances , no hopeful hints at great discoveries that day .

Related terms

hopeless anticipant aspirant optimistic encouraging

Synonyms

rosy fortunate

Examples

"she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school" "rosy predictions"

Used in print

But it was a hopeful sign , he told himself .

Related terms

auspicious

Synonyms

aspirant aspirer wannabee wannabe

Examples

"a lofty aspirant" "two executive hopefuls joined the firm" "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

Related terms

applicant aspire