expectant

英 [ɪk'spekt(ə)nt; ek-] 美[ɪk'spɛktənt]

• adj. 期待的；怀孕的；预期中的
• n. 期待者；候选人

1. marked by eager anticipation;

"an expectant hush"

2. in an advanced stage of pregnancy;

"was big with child"

"was great with child"