anticipative

/æn'tisipeitiv/

Thân thiện

The audience sits in anticipative silence before the curtain rises.

Definition

Adjective 1. Characterized by or showing anticipation: Having or showing a feeling of expectation about something that is going to happen. 2. Eagerly expecting: Marked by a state of looking forward to something with hope or pleasure.

Usage

The adjective "anticipative" describes a state of mind or an atmosphere where one is actively thinking about and expecting a future event. It often implies a positive or hopeful expectation.

Examples

• The anticipative crowd waited quietly for the concert to begin.
• She felt an anticipative thrill before opening the important letter.
• There was an anticipative silence in the room as the winner was about to be announced.

Advanced Usage

• "anticipative of": This formal construction is used to indicate what is being anticipated.
  • The team was anticipative of a positive outcome from the negotiations.

Variants and Related Words

• Anticipate (verb): To expect or look forward to something; to act in advance of.
• Anticipation (noun): The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
• Anticipatory (adjective): Often used interchangeably with "anticipative," meaning happening or performed in anticipation of something.

Synonyms

• Expectant
• Hopeful
• Awaiting
• Forward-looking

Antonyms

• Unprepared
• Surprised
• Retrospective

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by eager anticipation
   • an expectant hush

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anticipant
• expectant