awaited
word · lemma: await
Definition
Describes something that has been waited for or expected, often with excitement or anticipation.
Usage & Nuances
"Awaited" is mainly used in formal or literary contexts, often paired with 'long-', as in 'long-awaited', to emphasize duration. It is rarely used as a stand-alone verb in spoken English; more common as an adjective in phrases like 'the most awaited event'. Beware: 'await' is more formal than 'wait'.
Example Sentences
The awaited news finally arrived.
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The awaited package was delivered this morning.
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This was the most awaited movie of the year.
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After months of waiting, the awaited letter was finally in my hands.
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Their long-awaited reunion brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
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The awaited release date has finally been announced!
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