Expectant: meaning, definitions and examples

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expectant

[ ɪkˈspektənt ]

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pregnancy

Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good.

Synonyms

anticipating, eager, hopeful

Examples of usage

The expectant mother was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby.
The expectant parents were busy preparing the nursery for their new arrival.

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general

Having or marked by expectation or anticipation.

Synonyms

anxious, awaiting, excited

Examples of usage

The expectant crowd waited outside the theater for the celebrity to arrive.
The expectant students were on the edge of their seats, waiting for the exam results.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expectante

🇮🇳 उम्मीदवार

🇩🇪 erwartungsvoll

🇮🇩 menanti

🇺🇦 очікуваний

🇵🇱 oczekujący

🇯🇵 期待している

🇫🇷 attentif

🇪🇸 expectante

🇹🇷 beklenti içinde

🇰🇷 기대하는

🇸🇦 مترقب

🇨🇿 očekávající

🇸🇰 očakávajúci

🇨🇳 期待的

🇸🇮 pričakovani

🇮🇸 væntandi

🇰🇿 күткен

🇬🇪 მოლოდინით

🇦🇿 gözləyən

🇲🇽 expectante

Word origin

The word 'expectant' originated from the Latin word 'expectant-' meaning 'waiting or expecting'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'expectant' has evolved to encompass a sense of eager anticipation and excitement for something to happen.