hopeful

adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

To be hopeful to a high degree.

To be hopeful to a very high degree.

To be hopeful to a moderate degree.

To be close to feeling hopeful, but not completely.

Describes a situation or sign that is highly promising.

Describes a situation or sign that is very promising.

Describes a situation or sign that is moderately promising.

To be in a state of hoping for a positive outcome. Describes a person's state of mind.

To experience the emotion of hope. Describes a person's feeling.

To appear to be hopeful based on observation. Describes a person's appearance.

To continue to be hopeful, especially in a difficult situation.

To convey hope through one's voice or words. Describes what one says.

Informal way of saying to become hopeful.

To start to feel hopeful after a period of not being so.

Used when a situation or outlook appears positive.

Used when a situation or sign appears to be promising.

Used when a situation gives the impression of being positive.

Feeling hopeful in relation to a specific situation or topic.

Feeling hopeful of achieving a certain outcome or result.