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expectant Definition and Meaning in English (expectant definition)

adjective
Synonyms:hopefulanticipatoryeager
Quick Answer • Definition

Expectant definition: Feeling or showing a strong belief that something good or important is about to happen.

Definitions of Expectant

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or showing a strong belief that something good or important is about to happen.

  2. 2adjective

    In the state of being pregnant, especially referring to a woman expecting a baby.

Example Sentences

casual

“The expectant crowd cheered as the band took the stage.”

casual

“She is an expectant mother, due next month.”

casual

“His expectant gaze lingered on the closed door.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveexpect
past participleexpected
nounexpectation
adverbexpectantly

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Expectant definition: Feeling or showing a strong belief that something good or important is about to happen.
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'Expectant' translates to 'expectant' in English. Expectant definition: Feeling or showing a strong belief that something good or important is about to happen.
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