Definition of hopeful
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having qualities which inspire hope
hopeful signs of economic recovery
2
: full of hope : inclined to hope
hopeful
nounDefinition of hopeful (Entry 2 of 2)
: aspirant
Olympic hopefuls
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The first known use of hopeful was in 1568
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