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HOPEFULLY

\hˈə͡ʊpfəlɪ], \hˈə‍ʊpfəlɪ], \h_ˈəʊ_p_f_ə_l_ɪ]\

Definitions of HOPEFULLY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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with hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

with hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

adv. In a manner to excite or encourage hope; with hope.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

In such manner as to raise hope; with hope.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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