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- \-lē\
- /ˈhəʊp.ləs.li/
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- \-lē\
Definitions of hopelessly word
- noun hopelessly In a way that shows or causes despair. 1
- adverb hopelessly beyond help 1
- adverb hopelessly in desperation 1
- adverb hopelessly intensifier: extremely 1
- adverb hopelessly In a manner showing no hope. 0
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Parts of speech for Hopelessly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hopelessly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hopelessly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hopelessly
adverb hopelessly
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
- utterly — in an utter manner; completely; absolutely.
Antonyms for hopelessly
adverb hopelessly
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
- hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
Top questions with hopelessly
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