expectant

[ɪkˈspektənt]

expectant Definition

• 1. having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant
• 2. pregnant

Using expectant: Examples

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

• Example

  The expectant crowd waited for the band to come on stage.

• Example

  She was expectant and hopeful about her new job.

• Example

  The expectant mother was due to give birth in two weeks.

expectant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expectant

• eager
• anxious
• hopeful
• anticipating
• awaiting

Antonyms for expectant

• resigned
• indifferent

Idioms Using expectant

• on expectant tenterhooks

  in a state of anxious anticipation

  Example

  The students were on expectant tenterhooks as they waited for their exam results.

• expectant hush

  a silence that is filled with anticipation or expectation

  Example

  As the bride walked down the aisle, there was an expectant hush in the church.

• expectant waiting

  the act of waiting for something with excitement or anticipation

  Example

  The expectant waiting for the concert to start was almost unbearable.

Phrases with expectant

• expectant father

  a man whose partner is pregnant

  Example

  The expectant father was nervous but excited for the arrival of his child.

• expectant mother

  a woman who is pregnant

  Example

  The expectant mother was taking prenatal classes to prepare for the birth of her child.

• expectant parents

  a couple who are expecting a child

  Example

  The expectant parents were busy preparing the nursery for their baby's arrival.

Origins of expectant

from Latin 'expectant', meaning 'awaiting'

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Summary: expectant in Brief

The term 'expectant' [ɪkˈspektənt] describes a feeling of excitement or anticipation, often related to something pleasant. It can also refer to being pregnant. Examples include 'The expectant crowd waited for the band to come on stage.' and 'The expectant mother was due to give birth in two weeks.' Phrases like 'expectant father' and idioms like 'on expectant tenterhooks' further illustrate this sense of anticipation.