NYT Dictionary

EXPECTANT

/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
AdjectiveNounex-PEC-tantex-pec-tant · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Marked by expectation.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anticipantanticipativebigenceintegravidgreatlargeheavyagapeagog

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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