01 a. Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant.
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1.
Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant.“Men of their own natural inclination hopeful and strongly conceited.” — Hooker.
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2.
Having qualities which excite hope; affording promise of good or of success; as, a hopeful youth; a hopeful prospect.