Synonyms for Expectant (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (marked by eager anticipation):
anticipant, anticipative
WordNet sense 2 (having or manifesting or inspiring hope):
hopeful
WordNet sense 3 (in an advanced stage of pregnancy):
big, gravid, great, heavy, large, enceinte, with child
WordNet sense 4 (carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life):
pregnant
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