What is another word for expectantly?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛktəntli] (IPA)

Expectantly is an adverb that is often used to describe a hopeful or optimistic attitude towards a particular situation or event. If you are looking for synonyms for expectantly, there are a few alternatives that may work well. Some options include eagerly, hopefully, anticipatorily, excitedly, or with anticipation. Each of these synonyms carries with it a sense of excitement or eagerness, and can be used interchangeably with expectantly in most situations. When choosing which synonym to use, consider the context in which it will be used, as well as the tone and mood you are trying to convey.

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What are the hypernyms for Expectantly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for expectantly?

Expectantly means having hopeful anticipation, so its antonyms are words that express feelings of doubt, uncertainty, or disregard. Antonyms for expectantly are words like doubtfully, uncertainly, skeptically, incredulously, and indifferently. These words imply that one is not expecting or hoping for anything positive or that they do not have any faith in a particular outcome. Doubtfully indicates that one is unsure about what to expect, uncertainly implies a lack of confidence in what will come, skeptically indicates a disbelief in what is anticipated, incredulously implies a feeling of disbelief or skepticism, and indifferently shows a lack of interest or enthusiasm about what is expected.

What are the antonyms for Expectantly?

Usage examples for Expectantly

Muriel had turned about in her seat, her eyes fixed expectantly upon the other girl.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
In building our igloo the boys frequently looked about expectantly.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
She turns and looks expectantly toward the door.
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Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma

Famous quotes with Expectantly

  • Look forward expectantly to what/who you can be and not at all backward to what/who you've been or what/who you are currently.
    Emeasoba George
  • The crowd of ragged Confederates on the White House lawn had doubled and more since he went in to confer with Lincoln. The trees were full of men who had climbed up so they could see over their comrades. Off in the distance, cannon occasionally still thundered; rifles popped like firecrackers. Lee quietly said to Lincoln, "Will you send out your sentries under flag of truce to bring word of the armistice to those Federal positions still firing upon my men?" "I'll see to it," Lincoln promised. He pointed to the soldiers in gray, who had quieted expectantly when Lee came out. "Looks like you've given me sentries enough, even if their coats are the wrong color." Few men could have joked so with their cause in ruins around them. Respecting the Federal President for his composure, Lee raised his voice: "Soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia, after three years of arduous service, we have achieved that for which we took up arms-" He got no further. With one voice, the men before him screamed out their joy and relief. The unending waves of noise beat at him like a surf from a stormy sea. Battered forage caps and slouch hats flew through the air. Soldiers jumped up and down, pounded on one another's shoulders, danced in clumsy rings, kissed each other's bearded, filthy faces. Lee felt his own eyes grow moist. At last the magnitude of what he had won began to sink in.
    Harry Turtledove
  • We can look forward expectantly to a beautified, restored earth where there is complete peace, tranquility and safety. No crime. No storms. Only peace. What a hope!
    Paul Enns

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