Dictionary Check: hopeful

"hopeful" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

having or manifesting hope

Example: "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"
Antonyms:
adjective

likely to turn out well in the future

Example: "had a bright future in publishing"
Synonyms:
noun

an ambitious and aspiring young person

Example: "a lofty aspirant"

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