adv
Uncommon
hopelessly
HOHP-lihs-lee
Hopelessly (adv) means In a way that shows no hope, or to a degree beyond repair. Example: “They were hopelessly lost in the forest by nightfall.”
adv
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In a way that shows no hope, or to a degree beyond repair.
"They were hopelessly lost in the forest by nightfall."
"The two of them were hopelessly in love."
How to use hopelessly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompletely, in a way that can't be fixed or helped — often used to intensify an adjective ("hopelessly devoted", "hopelessly confused").
Common pairings
hopelessly lost
hopelessly in love
hopelessly outdated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hopelessly
- Superlative
- most hopelessly
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Etymology
From hopeless + -ly.
Synonyms
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dispiritedly
Antonyms
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Rhymes for hopelessly
expressly
aimlessly
endlessly
carelessly
painlessly
fearlessly
recklessly
helplessly
tirelessly
ruthlessly
selflessly
needlessly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hopelessly” mean?
The word “hopelessly” means in a way that shows no hope, or to a degree beyond repair. In plain terms, completely, in a way that can't be fixed or helped — often used to intensify an adjective ("hopelessly devoted", "hopelessly confused").
How do you pronounce “hopelessly”?
“Hopelessly” is pronounced HOHP-lihs-lee (/ˈhoʊplɪsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “hopelessly” in a sentence?
Here is “hopelessly” used in a sentence: “They were hopelessly lost in the forest by nightfall.”
What part of speech is “hopelessly”?
“Hopelessly” is an adverb.
Is “hopelessly” a common word?
“Hopelessly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
