Definition of Expectant

waiting eagerly for something to happen

Examples of Expectant in a sentence

Impatiently waiting for her newborn’s arrival, the expectant mother counted down the days until her due date.  🔊

Stomping their feet and clapping their hands, the expectant crowd couldn’t wait for the star to take the stage.  🔊

An auditorium full of expectant students whispered excitedly as the drama team prepared to perform.  🔊

Expectant members of the nation held its breath as the final presidential ballots were counted.  🔊

Expectant and hopeful that his grandmother’s arrival would come soon, the young boy paced back and forth in front of the entryway.  🔊

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