Basic Details
Word: Hopeful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling or expressing optimism about something that may happen.
Synonyms: Optimistic, positive, expectant
Antonyms: Pessimistic, gloomy, doubtful
Idioms and Phrases
- Hope springs eternal: People always have hope, even in difficult situations. Example: "Even after several losses, she believed hope springs eternal and kept practising for the next contest."
- A glimmer of hope: A small sign that something good might happen. Example: "After hearing the news about the project, there was a glimmer of hope that we might succeed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After studying hard for her exams, Sarah felt very hopeful about her results.
Example 2: The team was hopeful that they would win the championship after their recent victories.
Example 3: His hopeful smile made everyone around him feel more positive about the upcoming event.
Fun Fact
The word "hopeful" comes from the Old English word "hopian", which means to have a strong desire, with an expectation of good results. It has been used in the English language for many centuries!
Famous Quote
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul." Emily Dickinson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hopeful" mean?
a) Feeling very sad
b) Feeling uncertain about the future
c) Feeling optimistic about what could happen
d) Feeling angry
Answer: c) Feeling optimistic about what could happen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hopeful"?
a) Pessimistic
b) Optimistic
c) Doubtful
d) Gloomy
Answer: b) Optimistic
3. Which sentence uses "hopeful" correctly?
a) She was hopeful about the test results after studying well.
b) He felt hopeful when he lost his favourite toy.
c) The cat was hopeful to go outside during the rain.
d) They were hopeful that it would not rain while they were swimming.
Answer: a) She was hopeful about the test results after studying well.
4. Which idiom means that people always have hope?
a) A glimmer of hope
b) Hope springs eternal
c) A ray of sunshine
d) A stitch in time
Answer: b) Hope springs eternal
5. What is the opposite of "hopeful"?
a) Joyful
b) Optimistic
c) Pessimistic
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Pessimistic
