hopeful
/ˈhəʊpfəl/ · /ˈhoʊpfəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3336 in the learning path
满怀希望的
Definitions
adj. feeling that something good is likely to happen
满怀希望的
adj. suggesting that a good result is likely
有希望的；有望成功的
n. someone hoping to succeed in a competition or particular career
有望成功的人；竞争者
Example
She felt hopeful after her first successful driving lesson.
第一次驾驶课上得很顺利，她感到充满希望。
Scientists remain hopeful that improved battery technology will make renewable energy more reliable and affordable.
科学家仍抱有希望，认为电池技术的改进将使可再生能源更加可靠且价格更亲民。
Collocations
- hopeful about the future
- hopeful that
- a hopeful sign
Word family
- hope (n.)
- hope (v.)
- hopefully (adv.)
- hopeless (adj.)
Synonyms
- optimistic
Antonyms
- hopeless
- pessimistic
Usage tip
人满怀希望用hopeful；事物有前景常用promising。
FAQ
- What does hopeful mean?
- feeling that something good is likely to happen suggesting that a good result is likely someone hoping to succeed in a competition or particular career
- How is hopeful pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊpfəl/, US /ˈhoʊpfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
