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expectant

UK
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/

Translations

expectantnoun
expectants
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspektənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
Additional translations
expectanterare ; personne dans l’attente, surtout une femme enceinte
Synonyms
the hopeful
father-to-be
prospective parent
expectant parent
mother-to-be
expectant mother
expectantadjective
more expectant
Comp.
most expectant
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
enceintese dit d’une femme qui attend un enfant
The expectant mother attended prenatal classes to prepare for the arrival of her baby.
La mère enceinte a suivi des cours prénataux pour se préparer à l’arrivée de son bébé.
expectantsoutenu ; exprimant l’attente vive de quelque chose
The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
La foule expectante attendait avec impatience le début du concert.
Synonyms
pregnant
promising
anticipatory
hopeful
awaiting
Antonyms
unexpectant
disappointed

Definitions

expectantnoun
A person who is anticipating or looking forward to something, especially a woman who is pregnant.
The expectant sat quietly in the waiting room, hands folded over her stomach.
An heir whose right to property or title has not yet vested.
As heir expectant, he took a keen interest in the estate's management.
expectantadjective
Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good.
The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
Pregnant; carrying a child.
The expectant mother attended prenatal classes to prepare for the arrival of her baby.
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