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Hopeful

HOH-pfuhl

/ˈhoʊpfʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

hopeful

Dictionary meaning

Full or promise.

Examples

  • A line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets.

Synonyms: bright

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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