expectant

Describes a state of waiting or anticipating something, often with excitement or hope.

ruОписывает состояние ожидания или предвкушения чего-либо, часто с волнением или надеждой.esDescribe un estado de expectación o anticipación de algo, a menudo con emoción o esperanza.frQualifie une personne ou une attitude qui attend quelque chose, souvent avec impatience, espoir ou anticipation ; peut aussi désigner une femme enceinte.deBeschreibt einen Zustand des Wartens oder der Erwartung auf etwas, oft mit Spannung, Ungeduld oder Hoffnung. Auch: in freudiger Erwartung befindlich, z. B. eine werdende Mutter.ptDescreve o estado de quem espera ou aguarda algo, frequentemente com ansiedade, emoção ou esperança. Pode indicar também quem está à espera de um acontecimento, como o nascimento de um filho.zh形容处于期待或盼望某事发生的状态，常带有兴奋或希望的情绪；也可形容即将成为父母的人。arيصف حالة انتظار شيء ما أو توقعه، غالبًا مع شعور بالحماس أو الأمل أو القلق. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن ينتظر مولودًا قريبًا.

1. Eagerly anticipating B2 formal

   Characterized by a state of waiting for something to happen with excitement or hope.

   • The audience was expectant, waiting for the curtain to rise.
   • She looked at him with an expectant smile.
   • The children were expectant before the birthday cake arrived.

   ruОжидающий с нетерпениемesExpectante (que espera con interés)frqui attend avec impatiencedeErwartungsvollptAnsioso por algozh期待着的arالمتلهّف

   Synonyms: agoganticipatorybreathlesseagerhopefulwaiting

   Antonyms: apatheticindifferentnonchalantunconcerneduninterested

2. Pregnant B2 formal

   Used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.

   • The clinic offers special classes for expectant mothers.
   • An expectant father often feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.
   • The hospital has a dedicated wing for expectant women.

   ruБеременнаяesEmbarazadafrEnceinte (femme)deSchwangerptGrávidazh怀孕的arحامل

   Synonyms: gravidpregnantwith child

• more expectant comparative form
• most expectant superlative form