Meaning & Definition of Expectant in English
English⟶
Expectant
/ɪkspɛktənt/
adjective
1. Marked by eager anticipation
- "An expectant hush"
synonym:
- anticipant,
- anticipative,
- expectant
2. In an advanced stage of pregnancy
- "Was big with child"
- "Was great with child"
synonym:
- big(p),
- enceinte,
- expectant,
- gravid,
- great(p),
- large(p),
- heavy(p),
- with child(p)