Synonyms for anticipative

Most common

hopeful · expectant · anticipant

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant.

Example sentences

• hopeful We rise with the sun, hopeful for the day ahead.
• expectant In Finland, expectant mothers are given a baby box by the state.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

hopeful²

9 letters

expectant³

10 letters

anticipant

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hopeful² = 2 syllables).