as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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Recent Examples of hopefully
The guys would sit and drink, then stagger onto the floor for the last dance and hopefully go home with one of them.
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Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
From wine tastings to more adventurous activities, the events are diverse and broad enough for everyone to feel welcomed (and hopefully find a like-minded partner).
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 30 July 2025
So, hopefully, someone feels inspired to go to their local shelter and foster or adopt.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
Their elevated position in decision making will hopefully allay some of these anxieties about their wellbeing.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
From wine tastings to more adventurous activities, the events are diverse and broad enough for everyone to feel welcomed (and hopefully find a like-minded partner).
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 30 July 2025
So, hopefully, someone feels inspired to go to their local shelter and foster or adopt.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
Their elevated position in decision making will hopefully allay some of these anxieties about their wellbeing.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
happily
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While Sandler's Happy Gilmore may be happily in love with Virginia, the actor has had a real-life love story of his own for over 20 years with his wife, Jackie Sandler.—
Adam England,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Winona Ryder is happily settled now with boyfriend Scott Mackinlay Hahn, but the actress had a couple of movie star crushes while making her way in the industry.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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