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expectantly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an expectant manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The cat looked expectantly at the mouse.

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an expectant manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she looked at him expectantly

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Synonyms: none provided

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English expectant Middle English -ly English -ly English expectantly From expectant + -ly.