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Updated June 2026
Used to express hope or desire that something will happen, or in a hopeful manner. In modern usage, it often means 'it is hoped that' or 'if all goes well'.
“Hopefully, the weather will improve by the weekend so we can have the picnic.”
/ˈhoʊpfəli/
hope·ful·ly
Contains double 'L' and the common adverb ending '-ly'; three vowels
Worth 18 points; good for using 'H', 'F', and 'Y' with common letter combinations
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