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.
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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
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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.'
