hopeful

== English == === Alternative forms === hopefull (archaic) === Etymology === From hope +‎ -ful. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhəʊpfl̩/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhoʊpfl̩/ Hyphenation: hope‧ful === Adjective === hopeful (comparative more hopeful, superlative most hopeful) feeling hope inspiring hope ==== Antonyms ==== hopeless desperate dejected ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === hopeful (plural hopefuls) Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.