Meaning & Definition of Hopeful in English

1. An ambitious and aspiring young person

• "A lofty aspirant"

• "Two executive hopefuls joined the firm"

• "The audience was full of madonna wannabes"

1. Having or manifesting hope

• "A line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"

• "Found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"

2. Full or promise

• "Had a bright future in publishing"

• "The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"

• "A hopeful new singer on broadway"