We could write many paragraphs about the various objections word mavens have to the adverb hopefully used as a so-called sentence adverb in a construction like: Hopefully, our presentation will win the account. We’ll spare you the details and simply say that this is a usage hot button for people who care about words. If you want to win the account, don’t use it. But hopefully is always acceptable as a standard adverb modifying a verb: “May I have this dance?” the prince asked hopefully, just as Cinderella fled in her glass slippers.