Hoping

Pronunciation

• IPA: /həʊpɪŋ/

Origin

hope + ing

Verb

1. Present participle of hope

Full definition of hoping

Noun

1. desiring
• "There are two kinds of adventurers: those who go truly hoping to find adventure and those who go secretly hoping they won't." — William Trogdon
2. being optimistic toward
• "I'm hoping the weather will be sunny tomorrow."

Synonyms

• (desire): desiring, wanting
• (optimism): trusting

Antonyms

• (desire): undesiring, unwanting
• (optimism): untrusting

Adjective

1. filled with or inspiring hope (uncommon)
• "A hoping situation is not yet desolate."

Synonyms

• (optimistic): desirable, hopeful, optimistic