61 entries under expectant topic. ×

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confident(adjective, strong, bright, solid, feelings)
24
sanguine(noun, adjective, strong, pleasant, bright)
21
rosy(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, cheerful)
15
cheerful(adjective, bright, happy, feelings, lively)
13
buoyant(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, feelings)
13
upbeat(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, feelings)
10
positive(adjective, good, bright, happy, feelings)
9
eager(adjective, energetic, enthusiastic, excited, ready)
9
hoping(adjective, hope, optimistic)
8
trusting(adjective, person, certain, sure, assured)
7
elated(adjective, hope, positive, confident, optimistic)
7
blithe(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, optimistic)
7
enthusiastic(adjective, good, pleasant, bright, happy)
6
anticipative(adjective, optimistic)
6
rose-colored(adjective, promising, optimistic)
5
anticipating(adjective, eager, optimistic, expecting)
5
assured(adjective, strong, bright, happy, solid)
5
faithful(adjective, reasonable, solid, realistic, optimistic)
5
high(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, certain)
5
lighthearted(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, optimistic)
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