hopeful meaning and definition

HOPEFUL noun

Definition of hopeful (noun)

1. an ambitious and aspiring young person
   • "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
   • synonyms: aspirant, aspirer, wannabe, wannabee

HOPEFUL adjective

Definition of hopeful (adjective)

1. having or manifesting hope
   • "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"
   • antonym: hopeless
2. 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"
   • synonyms: bright, promising