anticipant

• Adjectif désuet signifiant « qui attend » ou « qui se réjouit par avance de quelque chose » ; rare en anglais moderne.

An archaic adjective meaning 'expectant' or 'looking forward to something'; now rarely used in modern English.

1. One who anticipatesC1formal

   A person who expects or looks forward to something.

   personne qui anticipe

   • The anticipant waited eagerly for the announcement.
   • As an anticipant of the new policy, she prepared her notes in advance.
   • The crowd of anticipants grew restless before the show.

   Synonymesanticipator

2. Marked by eager anticipationC1formal

   Characterized by a state of excited or hopeful expectation.

   plein d'attente / qui anticipe avec impatience

   • Her anticipant smile revealed her excitement for the trip.
   • The audience was anticipant as the curtain rose.
   • He had an anticipant look in his eyes before opening the gift.

   Synonymesagoganticipativebreathlesseagerexpectanthopeful

   Antonymesunhopeful

• Nom désignant une personne qui attend ou prévoit quelque chose, souvent avec impatience ou anticipation.

A noun referring to a person who expects or looks forward to something, often with eagerness or foresight.

1. One who anticipatesC1formal

   A person who expects or looks forward to something, often with eagerness.

   Personne qui anticipe

   • The anticipants waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
   • As an anticipant of the new policy, she prepared her questions in advance.
   • The room was filled with anticipants hoping for good news.

   Synonymesanticipatorexpectanthoper