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Word: Expectantly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛkˈspɛkt(ə)ntli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
Short Definition:with excited feeling that something is about to happen
Examples:- she waited expectantly for his answer
- he looked expectantly at his friend
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