Anticipatory (Adjective)
Meaning
In anticipation.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fans' anticipatory chatter filled the air as they waited for the concert to start.
- Her anticipatory smile faltered as she saw the worried look on her boss's face.
- The anticipatory buzz around the new movie was building up months before its release.
- The child's anticipatory excitement was palpable as she counted down the days until her birthday.
- The company's anticipatory measures helped prevent major losses during the economic downturn.