anticipatory (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri/

Definition

Characterized by or showing anticipation; done in expectation of something.

Examples

• The crowd's anticipatory hush before the magician revealed his trick was palpable.

• She gave an anticipatory glance at the clock, eager for the workday to end.

• The company took anticipatory measures to prevent potential cyber-attacks.

How to Use anticipatory

anticipatory + noun (collocation)

Describes a noun that is characterized by anticipation or done in expectation. — "The anticipatory silence in the theater was broken by applause."

Synonyms of anticipatory

Words with a similar meaning to anticipatory:

• expectant
• preparatory
• proactive
• premonitory

Antonyms of anticipatory

Words with the opposite meaning to anticipatory:

• reactive
• retrospective

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