hopeful
adjective
[ ˈhəʊpfʊl ]
• feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
• "a hopeful sign"
Similar:
optimistic,
full of hope,
confident,
positive,
buoyant,
sanguine,
bullish,
cheerful,
assured,
expectant,
anticipative,
upbeat,
promising,
encouraging,
heartening,
reassuring,
auspicious,
favourable,
propitious,
gladdening,
cheering,
bright,
rosy,
full of promise,
hopeful
noun
• a person likely or hoping to succeed.
• "promotion hopefuls Huddersfield"