long-awaited
Worth the wait
Long-awaited describes something anticipated for an extended period before finally arriving: the long-awaited sequel, her long-awaited promotion.
The term implies both patience and eagerness—the wait has been notable, and the arrival is welcome.
After years of delays, the long-awaited bridge finally opened.
With keen enthusiasm
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- upcomingSoon to occur
- imminentAbout to occur
- impendingSoon to occur
expected · projected · scheduled · promised · slated · planned · predicted · foreseen
Act of reaching destination
- realizationGrasping what's true
- culminationHighest or final point
- fruitionAttainment of goals
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
completion · materialization · manifestation · attainment · consummation · delivery · unveiling · release
State of awaiting something
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- desireIntense wanting
craving · hunger · expectation · aspiration · impatience · restlessness · pining · wistfulness
Sustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
fortitude · resilience · persistence · tenacity · tolerance · composure · stoicism · restraint
Delaying to later
- holdupTheft by threat
- setbackReverse in progress
- defermentAuthorized delay of obligation
- lagPeriod of falling behind
hiatus · suspension · stall · obstruction · hindrance · interruption · prolongation · extension
eagerly
With keen enthusiasm
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- upcomingSoon to occur
- imminentAbout to occur
impending · expected · projected · scheduled · promised · slated · planned · predicted · foreseen · foretold
arrival
Act of reaching destination
- realizationGrasping what's true
- culminationHighest or final point
- fruitionAttainment of goals
achievement · completion · materialization · manifestation · attainment · consummation · delivery · unveiling · release · debut
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
desire · craving · hunger · expectation · aspiration · impatience · restlessness · pining · wistfulness · hopefulness
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
steadfastness · fortitude · resilience · persistence · tenacity · tolerance · composure · stoicism · restraint · vigil
postponement
Delaying to later
lag · hiatus · suspension · stall · obstruction · hindrance · interruption · prolongation · extension · limbo
long-awaitedsudden
Occurring without prior notice
unexpected · unanticipated · unforeseen · unlooked-for · surprising
long-awaitedsurprising
Causing mild shock
shocking · startling · bolt from the blue · unwanted · dreaded
long, wait, longing, waiter, longer, lengthy, prolong, await, prolonged