Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word In a way that expresses desire or wish for something to happen Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She picked it up hopefully.
Victoria said hopefully.
Hopefully it worked."
Etymology:
Derives from the adverbial form of hopeful, which is from Middle English hopful, from Old English hopian, meaning to wish for a particular outcome.
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