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Definitions from the WebExpectiveDefinition:(Adjective) Having or displaying expectant anticipation or hope. Sense 1:(Adjective) Popular - Expressing hopeful or eager anticipation for something to happen. Example sentence: She had an expective look on her face as she waited for the results of her job interview. Sense 2:(Adjective) Local - Pertaining to a specific place or region, expressing hopeful anticipation for something specific to the local area. Example sentence: The entire community had an expective atmosphere as they eagerly awaited the announcement of the local festival dates. Sense 3:(Noun) Popular - A person who is characterized by hopeful or eager anticipation. Example sentence: The expective held his breath as the final minute of the game ticked away. Sense 4:(Noun) Local - A person from a specific area who expresses hopeful anticipation for something related to their local community. Example sentence: The local expective had high hopes for the success of the upcoming neighborhood market. Sense 5:(Verb) Popular - To anticipate with hope or eagerness. Example sentence: The excited child expectively waited for his birthday present to be unveiled. Sense 6:(Verb) Local - To anticipate with hope or eagerness for something specific to the local area. Example sentence: The citizens expectively prepared for the much-anticipated local music festival. Related Products: | ||||
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