Meaning
hopeful
- Feeling, inspiring, or expressing hope; optimistic about the future.
In a sentence
I candidati attendevano i risultati con uno sguardo speranzoso.
The candidates awaited the results with a hopeful look.
Nonostante le difficoltà, siamo speranzosi riguardo all'esito del progetto.
Despite the difficulties, we are hopeful about the project's outcome.
Perché sembri così speranzoso dopo quel breve colloquio?
Why do you seem so hopeful after that brief interview?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| speranzoso | masculine · singular |
| speranzosa | feminine · singular |
| speranzosi | masculine · plural |
| speranzose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by 'di' plus an infinitive or 'che' with the subjunctive.
- Differs from 'ottimista' by conveying a more personal, emotional sense of longing.