Definitions
In a hopeful way; also used to mean it is hoped.
Word origin
From hopeful + -ly. The use as a sentence adverb first gained currency in the United States and has been explained as a possible calque of German hoffentlich.
Used in a sentence
“‘In fifteen minutes I will be at the carpark, sitting hopefully inside a puce Reliant Scimitar.’”
“Hopefully, my father will arrive in time for the show.”
“She was buried with her mom and hopefully they are together now.”
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01“It is hoped”9 letters
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