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expectantly

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /-li/
    • /ɪkˈspek.tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /-li/

Definition of expectantly word

  • noun expectantly In an expectant manner. 1
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Parts of speech for Expectantly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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expectantly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for expectantly

adverb expectantly

  • hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
  • eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
  • excitedly — In an excited manner; .
  • keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
  • anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
All 44 Synonyms of expectantly

Antonyms for expectantly

adverb expectantly

  • grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
  • listlessly — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
  • unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
All 6 Antonyms of expectantly

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