Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɔːri/
adjective relating to or characterized by anticipation; serving to anticipate
A1 I felt anticipatory excitement before opening my birthday presents.
A2 The children waited with anticipatory smiles for the magician to start the show.
B1 The team had anticipatory nerves before the big game.
B2 The audience's anticipatory silence filled the concert hall before the symphony began.
C1 The CEO's anticipatory speech hinted at upcoming changes in the company.
C2 Her anticipatory nature allowed her to always be one step ahead in business negotiations.
formal The anticipatory anxiety before the exam was palpable among the students.
informal I couldn't sleep last night because of all the anticipatory excitement for the trip tomorrow.
slang I'm feeling hella anticipatory about the concert tonight!
figurative The anticipatory thrill of starting a new chapter in life is like a rollercoaster ride.
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