Synonyms for

Expectant

Verb / ɪˈkspektʌnt / Another word for expectant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expecting or hopeful.

Synonyms & similar words

large gravid great enceinte heavy withchild anticipative big anticipant hopeful anticipating waiting excited eager anxious yearning longing optimistic confident trustful trustworthy faithful dependable reliable promising auspicious favorable encouraging buoyant

Example sentences

  1. The expectant parents were thrilled to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.
  2. The expectant students nervously waited for their exam results.
  3. The expectant bride couldn't wait to walk down the aisle to her groom.
  4. The expectant audience eagerly awaited the start of the concert.
  5. The expectant business owner was confident that their new product would be a hit.

Quotes

  • The very expectation of happiness makes one happy. - Petyr Ustinov
  • Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves, something or someone external, is going to come to our rescue and we will live happily ever after. - Dr. Robert Anthony
  • The expectation is the mother of all frustration. - Antonio Banderas

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