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anticipatory

/æntɪsɪpəˌtɔːri/ /æntɪˈsɪsɪpəˌtɔːri/

Meanings

adjective

予想の, 期待の

Examples :

"The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served."
ケーキが出されると、子供たちは皆、期待の笑顔を浮かべていた。