Hopeful synonyms
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Part of speech:
Waiting, as for the birth of a child or for an inheritance
Without wind or motion; still; quiet
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:
One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position.
Inclined to anticipate; of or full of anticipation
Optimistic
The definition of blithe is cheerful or carefree or lacking in concern.
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Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
Happening, done, said, etc. at a suitable time; well-timed; opportune
Boding well; favorable; auspicious
Appropriate; proper:
Giving help; of service; useful
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
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Assured is defined as something that is definite.
The definition of poised is a calm and assured person.
Encouraging
Timely; opportune
The definition of buoyant is someone or something that is able to rise or float in air or water.
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
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Optimistic
Having been made bold.
Promoting a feeling of cheer; pleasant:
That trusts; trustful
Optimistic
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Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
Characterized by anticipation.
at-ease
Optimistic
in hopes of
Optimistic
Concerned with or making provision for the future:
Not disturbed or troubled; calm, peaceful, tranquil, etc.
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The definition of comfortable is mind and body being at ease or someone that makes a person feel secure, happy or relaxed.
The definition of eager is ready and impatient to do something.
Alternative form of Pollyannaish.
Smiling, as with happiness or optimism.
looking through rose-colored glasses
Optimistic
That reassures; causing comfort or confidence.
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Advantageous; helpful:
Encouraging
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
Condescendingly courteous; indulgent:
Suited or right for a particular purpose:
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
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Receiving benefit
Able to reason
Promising; likely:
Improving the mood; causing cheerfulness.
Tending to enliven, motivate, or exalt:
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
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Of superior quality.
Giving impetus or spirit; animating, encouraging.
Encouraging
Very active or lively; vigorous; brisk
That or who arouses or arouse.
Believed to bring good luck:
Active; busy
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making glad
Encouraging
Encouraging
Encouraging
Cheerful or optimistic, especially to an excessive degree:
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That attracts or has the power to attract; esp., pleasing, charming, pretty, handsome, etc.
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Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
Pleasingly new or different
Likely to happen or to be true:
Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
Affording advantage; favorable or beneficial.
of good omen
Encouraging
Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance.
Encouraging
of promise
Encouraging
The definition of happy is someone or something that is feeling great pleasure or joy.
The definition of comforting is something that soothes you.
Encouraging
Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.) [from 14th c.]
Done with or characterized by expedition; efficient and speedy; prompt
Encouraging
discouraging (antonym)
That causes discouragement
unfortunate (antonym)
The definition of unfortunate is unlucky, or something that is regrettable or inappropriate.
unfavorable (antonym)
Not auspicious; ill-boding.
confident (related)
The definition of confident is to be certain about something or feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
A form of asexual reproduction in living organisms in which new individuals form from outgrowths (buds) on the bodies of mature organisms. These outgrowths grow by means of mitotic cell division. Many simple multicellular animals such as hydras and unicellular organisms such as yeasts reproduce by budding.
The definition of bullish is like a bull, or a rising stock market average.
Anticipating the best; optimistic; not despondent; confident; full of hope.
pessimistic (antonym)
Of or characterized by pessimism; expecting the worst
discouraged (antonym)
Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
despairing (antonym)
Characterized by or resulting from despair; hopeless:
low (antonym)
Ranked near the beginning of an ascending series or scale:
gloomy (antonym)
Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected.
despondent (antonym)
Filled with despondency; dejected
unhopeful (antonym)
Not hopeful.
unpromising (antonym)
Not likely to develop in a desirable manner:
inauspicious (antonym)
The definition of inauspicious is something that is an omen of bad things to come or an unlucky beginning.
desperate (antonym)
(Archaic) Despairing; without hope
pointless (antonym)
Without a point
wretched (antonym)
Contemptible; despicable
Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
One that applies, as for a job.
A student who is near to completion of the requirements for a degree
A device used in a moving object, especially a missile, that locates a target by detecting light, heat, or other radiation.
help (related)
Inspiring confidence or hope
seek (related)
One who aspires
A product designed to imitate the qualities or characteristics of something.
hope (related)
convinced (related)
adamant (related)
full of hope
Optimistic
Of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient.
Bright, promising, cheerful, etc.
sad (antonym)
(Informal) Very bad; deplorable
fearful (antonym)
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