Hopeful Definition & Meaning
hopeful
- adjective
- having or manifesting hope; "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"
- full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
- noun
- an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
"Hopeful" in song lyrics
See how hopeful is used in real songs:
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"Don't even know if one comin', I only got a hopeful"
Clee & Drank-A-Lot — Jack Off -
"I flow too, visual sound is so hopeful"
Cyne — Rappin' -
"The cops are getting hopeful"
Dru Down — Ice Cream Man
Words that rhyme with hopeful
Usage tips for "hopeful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hopeful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hopeful to find words that pair well.
Use "hopeful" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hopeful mean?
- having or manifesting hope; "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem" full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway" an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
- What part of speech is hopeful?
- Hopeful is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does hopeful have?
- Hopeful has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).