n. Function: adjective
1 full of hope or inclined to hope FF1C; the candidate was hopeful of winning FF1E;
Synonyms: hoping; compare CONFIDENT 1 , EXPECTANT 1 , OPTIMISTIC
Related Words: anticipative, assured, satisfied, secure; cheerful, content, easy, undisturbed; fond, optimistic, Pollyannaish, rose-colored, sanguine, upbeat
Contrasted Words: doubtful, insecure, pessimistic, uncertain; discouraged, disheartened, gloomy, glum
Antonyms: hopeless
2 exhibiting qualities that inspire hope FF1C; a hopeful prospect for improvement FF1E;
Synonyms: couleur de rose, encouraging, likely, promiseful, promising, roseate, rose-colored, rosy
Related Words: advantageous, auspicious, propitious; bright, cheering, cheery, golden, halcyon, happy, sunny; budding, up-and-coming
Contrasted Words: discouraging, disheartening, dismal, dreary, gloomy, pessimistic
Antonyms: hopeless