Hopefully

/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that expresses hope or expectation.

Hopefully, the weather will be clear for our picnic this weekend.

Used to indicate that something is wished for or desired.

We are hopefully going to receive good news about the project soon.

With a feeling of optimism or anticipation.

Hopefully, we can finish the project before the deadline.

The word 'hopefully' emerged in the mid-19th century, combining 'hope' with the adverbial suffix '-fully'.

Hopefully this works out

A phrase expressing a desire for a positive outcome.

I am hopefully looking forward to it

Expresses anticipation for a future event with a sense of hope.

Hopefully, it won't rain

Indicates a wish that something undesirable does not occur.

hope

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

wish

A desire for something that cannot or probably will not happen.

Hoping for the best

I'm just hoping for the best that she'll show up.

Fingers crossed

I'm going to ask for a raise, and fingers crossed it goes well!