Hopeful, 1) full of hope, of expectation of good fortune: the world's h. expectation, Ven. Ded. V, 4, 35 “the h. mother,” R3 I, 2, 24.
2) exciting good hopes, likely to obtain or ensure success: Meas. I, 1, 60. Wint. II, 3, 85. III, 2, 41. H6B IV, 1, 97. H6C III, 2, 126. H8 III, 2, 420. Tit. II, 3, 49. Rom. I, 2, 15.