adj
anticipated
adj
1
Expected to happen or arrive, often with excitement.
"The long-anticipated sequel finally hits cinemas next month."
How to Use Anticipated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooked forward to, or expected in advance.
Common pairings
highly anticipated
eagerly anticipated
Word Forms
more anticipated comparative, most anticipated superlative
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The long-_____ sequel finally hits cinemas next month.