Definition
hopefully: optimistically, with a bit of luck
Hopefully the train will arrive on time.
- "Now, I'm off to my local bar for a local beer, hopefully I won't be eaten by a local bear!"
- "Hopefully, I'll be outside smoking a cigarette."
- "Hopefully we can wrap things up quickly and head to the bar."
- "It really changed my perspective on management, hopefully for the better!"
- "Please listen to his advice and remember: he's here to help (and hopefully impress people in high places)."
- "Hopefully, you'll find some much-needed perspective on the direction you've taken professionally."
- "Please tell your friends about the ceremony, and tune in and watch us hopefully take home a "Smelly"!"
- "Eh, Hopefully, I'll be outside smoking a cigarette."
- "Hopefully it will be the last."
- "The book will be privately published and given to 500 of our most exclusive clients to reward them for their loyalty (and hopefully make us look pretty cool)."
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