expectant in a sentence

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Definition

Expectant: having or marked by anticipation or hope, often in relation to a future event or outcome.

The expectant mother smiled as she felt the first kicks of her baby.
He walked into the room with an expectant look, eager to hear the news.
The audience was expectant, waiting for the performer to take the stage.
As the exam results were about to be announced, the students looked around with expectant eyes.
She paused for a moment, her expectant gaze fixed on the horizon, hoping for a sign.
She looked at the horizon with an expectant smile, hoping for the sunrise.
The expectant crowd cheered as the performers took their places on stage.
His expectant expression suggested he was eager to hear the good news.
An expectant mother often experiences a whirlwind of emotions as her due date approaches.
The puppy's expectant gaze made it clear that he was ready for his treat.