Awaiting or looking forward to something; characterized by or exhibiting a sense of anticipation. Frequently with of (in early use also for, on)…

gen. Anticipatory; expectant (of something); in early use spec. anticipatory of a desire or need. Now rare.

Having the faculty or habit of anticipating.

Apprehending beforehand, looking forward, expectant.

With of. That takes into account or makes provision for a future event, situation, etc.

figurative. In a state of nervous or mental strain or tension; strained; highly strung; ‘on the stretch’; excited, or excitable; keenly sensitive.

Characterized by looking into the future; forward-looking, anticipatory; having foresight or regard for the future; †provident (obsolete).

The state or condition of waiting or remaining expectant. at wait: in an expectant attitude. in wait: waiting, remaining in a place in expectation…