Expectant
Expectant /ɪkˈspek.tənt/ (adj)
- hopeful for something pleasant in the future, eager, optimistic, hopeful, excited, upbeat, keen: Sara was expectant to pass the exam with flying colors because of her real effort.
- expecting the birth of a baby, pregnant, expecting, in the club, in the family way
Expectant in context
The room was filled with an expectant silence as everyone awaited the results of the competition. Each participant, their eyes fixed on the stage, held their breath in anticipation. The expectant faces of friends and family mirrored the tension and excitement in the air. As the host approached the microphone, the expectant crowd leaned forward, eager to hear the final announcement that would determine the winner of the prestigious award. The atmosphere crackled with the energy of hope and possibility, making every second feel like an eternity.
Parts of speech
- Noun: expectancy
- Noun: expectation
- Adverb: expectantly
- Adjective: expected
- Verb: expect
