What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hopefully
Example
Hopefully, we'll have good weather for the picnic. [hopefully: adverb]
Example
I'm hopefully optimistic that things will work out in the end. [hopefully: adverb]
optimistically
Example
She looked at the situation optimistically and believed that things would get better. [optimistically: adverb]
Example
He approached the challenge optimistically, knowing that he had the skills to succeed. [optimistically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hopefully is more commonly used in everyday language, while optimistically is more commonly used in professional or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hopefully and optimistically?
Optimistically is more formal than hopefully and is often used in professional or academic contexts, while hopefully is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
