anticipant

adjective

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsɪpənt/

Definition

Feeling or showing an expectation of something about to happen.

Examples

• The anticipant students waited at the door for the teacher to announce the field trip destination.

• She watched the horizon with an anticipant gaze, hoping to see the first ship return.

• His anticipant smile revealed that he already knew about the surprise party.

Synonyms of anticipant

Words with a similar meaning to anticipant:

• eager
• expectant
• hopeful
• apprehensive

Antonyms of anticipant

Words with the opposite meaning to anticipant:

• indifferent
• unconcerned

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