expectant
Expectant (adjective) means Filled with anticipation, waiting for something to happen. Example: “The expectant crowd fell silent as the curtain rose.”
How to use expectant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEagerly waiting for something, or pregnant.
Word forms
more expectant comparative, expectants plural, most expectant superlative
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The _____ crowd fell silent as the curtain rose.
Etymology
From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans, "awaiting."
Rhymes for expectant
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What does “expectant” mean?
The word “expectant” means filled with anticipation, waiting for something to happen. In plain terms, eagerly waiting for something, or pregnant.
How do you pronounce “expectant”?
“Expectant” is pronounced ihk-SPEHK-tuhnt (/ɪkˈspɛktənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “expectant” in a sentence?
Here is “expectant” used in a sentence: “The expectant crowd fell silent as the curtain rose.”
What part of speech is “expectant”?
“Expectant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “expectant” come from?
The word “expectant” comes from Latin. From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans, "awaiting.".
How many meanings does “expectant” have?
“Expectant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled with anticipation, waiting for something to happen.