expectant
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
noun
- A person who is waiting for something, especially a baby to be born.
- A group of expectants attended the prenatal yoga class together.
- The expectants in the waiting room nervously checked their phones.
- The doctor spoke gently to the expectants gathered in the maternity ward.
adjective
- Feeling or showing that something good or exciting is about to happen.
- She gave him an expectant look, hoping he would finally propose.
- The children sat in expectant silence, waiting for the magician to begin.
- The audience was expectant as the curtain slowly rose on the stage.
- Pregnant; used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby.
- The store sells a wide range of clothing for expectant women.
- The hospital offers special classes for expectant mothers.
- An expectant father often feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.
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