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long-awaited
UK
/lɒŋ əˈweɪtɪd/
US
/lɔŋ əˈweɪtɪd/
Translations
more long-awaited
Comp.
most long-awaited
Super.
UK
/lɒŋ əˈweɪtɪd/
US
/lɔŋ əˈweɪtɪd/
The long-awaited sequel to the popular movie was finally released this summer.
La suite tant attendue du film populaire est enfin sortie cet été.
UK
/ˌlɒŋ.əˈweɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˌlɔːŋ.əˈweɪ.tɪd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the past participle of ‘await’. Often tagged separately to distinguish its verbal origin.
Their long-awaited reunion brought tears of joy.
Leur réunion tant attendue a fait couler des larmes de joie.
Synonyms
eagerly anticipated
highly anticipated
belated (context-dependent)
Definitions
The long-awaited sequel to the popular movie was finally released this summer.
Their long-awaited reunion brought tears of joy.