Meaning of the word expectantly in English

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

expectantly

US /ɪkˈspek.tənt.li/
UK /ɪkˈspek.tənt.li/

Adverb

in an expectant way (= thinking that something pleasant or exciting is going to happen):

Example:
The dog looked up at John expectantly.