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expectant

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspektənt/

Feeling or showing that something is about to happen, especially something good or exciting.

The expectant mother smiled as she felt the baby kick.
He looked at the gift with an expectant expression, hoping it was the camera he wanted.
There was an expectant hush in the room before the winner was announced.

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