hopefully

Definition

In a hopeful manner.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "‘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."