Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-expectantly
phrase
/lʊk ɪkˈspɛktəntli/
Definition
To gaze or observe with anticipation or hope, often indicating a strong desire for something to happen.
Examples
- She looked expectantly at her teacher, hoping for praise after her presentation.
- The children looked expectantly at their parents as they opened the gifts.
Meaning
When someone looks expectantly, they are showing a clear eagerness or expectation for a forthcoming event or response.
Synonyms
- Gaze eagerly
- Look forward
- Stare with anticipation
