looking forward to
Excited about upcoming
Looking forward to describes anticipation of something expected to be pleasant or worthwhile.
The phrase implies eagerness rather than mere waiting: I'm looking forward to the weekend, She's been looking forward to this trip for months.
It functions as a polite expression of enthusiasm in correspondence: Looking forward to hearing from you.
Intense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- awaitingStaying until something arrives
counting down · expecting · hoping · longing · yearning · impatience · suspense · buildup
Arranging things in advance
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- mapping outPlanning in detail
booking · reserving · coordinating · logistics · countdown · calendar · itinerary · agenda
Expectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- faithTrust without proof
- trustConfidence in another
belief · assurance · sanguine · buoyant · cheerful · promising · upbeat · spirited
Absent or insufficient
- wishingDesiring something hoped-for
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- hoping forWishing something occurs
- piningAching with prolonged desire
hungering · thirsting · coveting · aspiring · fantasizing · envisioning · imagining · picturing
eagerness
Intense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
awaiting · counting down · expecting · hoping · longing · yearning · impatience · suspense · buildup · butterflies
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
- organizingSystematically putting in order
mapping out · booking · reserving · coordinating · logistics · countdown · calendar · itinerary · agenda · timetable
hopefulness
Expectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- faithTrust without proof
trust · belief · assurance · sanguine · buoyant · cheerful · promising · upbeat · spirited · high hopes
wanting
Absent or insufficient
- wishingDesiring something hoped-for
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- hoping forWishing something occurs
pining · hungering · thirsting · coveting · aspiring · fantasizing · envisioning · imagining · picturing · daydreaming
looking forward toreflecting on
Thinking deeply about
mourning · regretting · remembering · recalling · stuck on
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