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expectant
This term captures a state of suspended animation where the focus is entirely on a future event. It carries a vibration of tension and eagerness, often manifesting as a physical stillness or a collective hush in a room. While similar to eager, it suggests a more passive waiting period where the outcome is already perceived as inevitable or imminent.
In medical and social contexts, the word is used as a specific euphemism for pregnancy. When paired with terms like mothers or parents, it shifts from a general emotional state to a biological status, denoting the period of gestation and the preparation for parenthood.
Meanings
Examples
The crowd grew expectant as the lights dimmed and the music started.
I can not wait to see her face when she opens the gift.
The expectant couple spent the afternoon decorating the nursery.
He looked at me with an expectant expression, waiting for an answer.
He looked at me with an expectant expression, waiting for an answer.
The air in the room was thick with expectant silence.
She is an expectant mother who is due in early October.
The students sat in expectant anticipation of the summer break.