expectant
adjective
noun
Origin of expectant
Related Words for expectant
alert, anxious, apprehensive, awaiting, breathless, eager, expecting, hopeful, hoping, prepared, raring, ready, vigilant, watchful, anticipative, waiting, enceinte, pregnant, gravid, parturientExamples from the Web for expectant
Contemporary Examples of expectant
Those feelings are due, in part, to the notion that if an expectant mom is super vigilant, she can control her pregnancy.
By his own admission to reporters, Acevedo plowed into the cab carrying the expectant couple and then fled the scene.
Thankfully (or perhaps not, for some expectant theatergoers), the play steers clear of nudity and anything too explicit.
Expectant moms are advised to avoid alcohol, and dads often go along for the ride these days.
Picture that energized and expectant crowd in the March on Washington at the feet of Lincoln.
Historical Examples of expectant
His face had a patient, expectant look, as if he waited for them to do something.
Life and Death of Harriett FreanMay Sinclair
We hastened to mount, Clara's eyes full of expectant frolic.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
At Length her heart's desire must be drawing near to her expectant soul!
Salted With FireGeorge MacDonald
It was opened very quickly, as if by some one who was on the watch, expectant of an arrival.
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
She did not speak, however, but only listened with her thoughtful and expectant air.
Doctor PascalEmile Zola