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expectant

ex·pec·tant [ ik spéktənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. excitedly anticipating something: excitedly aware that something is about to happen

2. expecting baby: expecting the birth of a baby

3. expecting something favorable: expecting something, especially something that will bring success or wealth ( formal )

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin ex(s)pectant-, present participle of ex(s)pectare (see expect)]
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