Definition of ANTICIPATORY

anticipatory

Adjective Satellite

  • in anticipation

Adj

  • Characterized by anticipation.

Examples

  • The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served.

Origin / Etymology

From anticipate + -ory.

Synonyms

prevenient

Scrabble Score: 19

anticipatory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
anticipatory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anticipatory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

anticipatory: valid Words With Friends Word