noun
an ambitious and aspiring young person
Synonyms
Examples
- a lofty aspirant
- two executive hopefuls joined the firm
- the audience was full of Madonna wannabes
adjective
having or manifesting hope
Examples
- a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets
- found a hopeful way of attacking the problem
adjective
likely to turn out well in the future
Synonyms
Examples
- had a bright future in publishing
- the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
- a hopeful new singer on Broadway