anticipated

Definitions

Regarded as probable; expected.

Looked forward to with pleasure or anxiety.

Examples

The highly anticipated sequel to the movie will be released in theaters next month.

We anticipated a large turnout for the charity event, so we prepared extra seating.

Synonyms

expected foreseen awaited predicted looked forward to contemplated envisioned

Antonyms

unexpected unforeseen surprising unpredicted sudden abrupt unanticipated