expectantly

[ɪkˈspɛktəntli]

expectantly Definition

  • 1in a way that shows that you are waiting for something to happen or someone to arrive
  • 2in an excited and hopeful way

Using expectantly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expectantly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog sat expectantly by the door, waiting for its owner to come home.

  • Example

    The audience waited expectantly for the band to start playing.

  • Example

    She looked at him expectantly, hoping he would ask her out on a date.

expectantly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expectantly

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Summary: expectantly in Brief

The adverb 'expectantly' [ɪkˈspɛktəntli] describes waiting for something to happen or someone to arrive in an excited and hopeful way. It is often used to describe a person's demeanor or expression, as in 'She looked at him expectantly, hoping he would ask her out on a date.'