/ ˈhəʊpfəli; NAmE ˈhoʊp-/ adverb
1.
used to express what you hope will happen :
Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.
HELP NOTE : Although this is the most common use of hopefully , it is a fairly new use and some people think it is not correct.
2.
showing hope :
'Are you free tonight?' she asked hopefully.