Another Word for Hopeful

Mild · A little, in the background

cautiously optimistic

You expect good things but are keeping your guard up.

open

You are willing to believe it could work out.

heartened

A small sign just gave you a lift.

encouraged

Someone or something made the outcome feel more likely.

wishful

You want it badly, though the odds are unclear.

not ruling it out

Casual phrase for the faintest kind of hope.

reassured

A worry eased, leaving room to expect better.

Moderate · Clearly there, hard to ignore

optimistic

You generally expect things to turn out well.

positive

Everyday word for leaning toward the bright side.

expectant

You are waiting for something good you believe is coming.

upbeat

Hope that shows in your energy and tone.

buoyed

Lifted by good news or support after feeling low.

looking up

Informal, for when things finally seem to be improving.

promising

Describes how a situation feels, full of early potential.

Intense · Strong, taking over

confident

Hope that has firmed into real belief in the outcome.

sanguine

Steady, cheerful optimism even when things are hard.

elated

Hope so high it spills over into joy.

inspired

Hope that makes you want to act or create.

certain

You no longer wonder, you simply expect it.

on cloud nine

Informal, for soaring hope after a big yes.

exhilarated

Thrilled by what feels newly possible.

I am hopeful about the interview.

I am cautiously optimistic about the interview, it went better than I expected.

The doctor's call made me hopeful.

The doctor's call left me heartened for the first time in weeks.

I feel hopeful about this year.

I feel genuinely optimistic about this year.

We are hopeful the house will sell.

We are expectant, since three people asked for second viewings.