Meaning of the word awaited in English

What does awaited mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

awaited

US /əˈweɪtɪd/
UK /əˈweɪtɪd/

Adjective

expected or looked forward to

Example:
The highly awaited movie finally premiered last night.
Her awaited response finally arrived this morning.