Synonyms for

Hopefully

Verb / ˈhəʊpfʌli: / Another word for hopefully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a hopeful manner; with hope.

Synonyms & similar words

hopelessly optimistically confidently expectantly hopefully trustfully hopefully optimistically wishfully confidently hopefully expectantly trustfully hopefully optimistically wishfully confidently hopefully expectantly trustfully hopefully

Synonyms by register

Formal

expectantly confidently optimistically

Informal

fingers crossed with luck let's hope

Literary

trustingly in hope

Antonyms

despairingly pessimistically hopeless doubtfully grimly unhopefully

Common collocations

  • hopefully something will happen
  • hopefully it will be
  • hopefully we can
  • hopefully the weather
  • hopefully he will
  • hopefully it rains
  • hopefully they are

Word family

adverb hopefully

Usage note

This word is sometimes criticized when used as a sentence adverb (e.g., 'Hopefully, it will rain'). However, this usage is widely accepted and common in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. Hopefully, I will get an A on my test.
  2. I am hopefully waiting for my friend to arrive.
  3. Hopefully, the sun will come out soon.
  4. I am hopefully trying to learn how to ride a bike.
  5. She is hopefully practicing her piano skills.

Quotes

  • Hopefully, I'll be successful in whatever I do. - Shemar Moore
  • Hopefully, as a community, we can come together and stop senseless violence. - Nick Cannon
  • Hopefully, as a band, it's nice to be able to have a career and travel the world and play your music. - Brad Delson

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