Anticipatively is a word that describes how someone is behaving with a sense of expectation or preparation for what is to come. Synonyms for the word anticipatively can include anticipatorily, expectantly, eagerly, hopefully, and with excitement. Other possibilities are with foresight, in advance, with intuition or even with prescience. These words can be used to describe an optimistic attitude towards the future or a sense of readiness for what is to come. Regardless of the synonym used, each word provides a slightly different nuance to the description of the anticipation at hand.