What does hopefully mean?
Hopefully means In a hopeful manner..
Hopefully
/ˈhəʊp.fə.li/ · adverb
Meaning
In a hopeful manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a hopeful manner.
- (not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope.
Example Sentences
‘In fifteen minutes I will be at the carpark, sitting hopefully inside a puce Reliant Scimitar.’
Hopefully, my father will arrive in time for the show.
She was buried with her mom and hopefully they are together now.
Synonyms for hopefully
Antonyms for hopefully
Related Words
Word Forms
- more hopefully
- most hopefully
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hopefully?
Common synonyms include fingers crossed.
What is the opposite of hopefully?
Possible antonyms include smut, hopelessly.
How do you use hopefully in a sentence?
‘In fifteen minutes I will be at the carpark, sitting hopefully inside a puce Reliant Scimitar.’
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