fromEnglish Grammar Today
The adverbhopefullymeans ‘wanting the answer to beyes’:
Their father said they were not allowed to have a puppy until they were older but we saw them sittinghopefullyoutside the pet shop.
‘Could you lend me £20?’ he askedhopefully.
We commonly usehopefullyin front position to say what we wish for or would like to happen. It is also sometimes used as a response to questions:
Hopefully, the economic problems in the country will not get any worse.
A:Will they win the match tonight?
B:Hopefully.