anticipatory
Characterized by anticipationCharacterized by anticipation.
UK/anˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/US/ænˌtɪsəpəˈtɔri/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Characterized by anticipation.
The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served.
in anticipation
Translations
3 languagesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in anticipation:prevenient
Word family
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