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expectantly

 

[ ɪkˈspɛktəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

waiting for something eagerly

In a way that shows that you are hoping or waiting for something to happen.

Synonyms

anticipatingly, eagerly, hopefully.

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Word Description / Examples
expectantly

Used when someone is looking forward to something with a sense of anticipation, usually in a neutral or positive way.

  • She waited expectantly for the mailman to arrive.
  • The children looked up at their mother expectantly.
eagerly

Used when someone is looking forward to something with great enthusiasm or interest.

  • She eagerly signed up for the new art class.
  • The fans eagerly awaited the band's next album release.
hopefully

Used when someone is looking forward to something with hope and a positive outlook, especially when the outcome is uncertain.

  • Hopefully, the weather will be good for the picnic tomorrow.
  • The team waited hopefully for the results of the competition.
anticipatingly

Used when someone is preparing for something that they believe will happen in the future, often with excitement or nervousness.

  • He paced the room anticipatingly before his interview.
  • They planned their trip anticipatingly, eager for the adventure.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him expectantly, waiting for his response.
  • The crowd stood expectantly, waiting for the arrival of the celebrity.
  • I waited expectantly for the results of the exam.
  • He glanced expectantly at the door, waiting for her to enter.
  • We all sat expectantly, eager to hear the announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esperançoso

🇮🇳 आशापूर्ण

🇩🇪 erwartungsvoll

🇮🇩 penuh harapan

🇺🇦 сподівано

🇵🇱 oczekująco

🇯🇵 期待している

🇫🇷 plein d'espoir

🇪🇸 expectante

🇹🇷 umutlu

🇰🇷 기대에 차서

🇸🇦 بفارغ الصبر

🇨🇿 očekávaně

🇸🇰 očakávane

🇨🇳 满怀期待

🇸🇮 pričakovano

🇮🇸 væntanlega

🇰🇿 үмітпен

🇬🇪 მოუთმენლად

🇦🇿 ümidlə

🇲🇽 expectante

Etymology

The word 'expectantly' is derived from the verb 'expect', which comes from the Latin word 'exspectare', meaning 'to look out for, await'. The adverb form 'expectantly' emerged in the English language to describe the act of waiting for something eagerly or with anticipation. Over time, it has become commonly used to convey a sense of hopeful anticipation or eagerness.

See also: expect, expectancy, expectant, expectation, expectations, expected, expectedly, expecting, expectorate, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,242, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.