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Definition of: hopeful
(hōp′fəl) adjective
1. Full of hope; promising.
2. Having qualities that excite hope. See synonyms under AUSPICIOUS, SANGUINE.
—noun A young person who seems likely to succeed in life: a humorous or ironic use.
—hope′ful·ness noun
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