HOPEFULS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

having or manifesting hope

Example: a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets; found a hopeful way of attacking the problem

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

likely to turn out well in the future

Example: had a bright future in publishing; the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career; a hopeful new singer on Broadway

Part of speech: Noun

an ambitious and aspiring young person

Example: a lofty aspirant; two executive hopefuls joined the firm; the audience was full of Madonna wannabes

Wannabe, Hopeful, Aspirer, Wannabee, Aspirant