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Definition of expansive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
scaleimpressive and ambitious in scale
- The expansive plan aimed to revolutionize the industry.
2.
scopecomprehensive in scope or extent
- The expansive report covered all aspects of the project.
3.
communicationtalkative and sociable
- He became expansive at the party, chatting with everyone.
4.
expandableTECH. able to be expandedTECH.
- The expansive material stretched to fit the frame.
Expressions with expansive
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state of feeling open, talkative, or generous
She was in an expansive mood at the party.
Origin of expansive
Latin, expandere (to spread out)
Terms with expansive included in their meaning
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broadly
performed in a slow and expansive manner
landscape
open and expansive like a field
politics
aggressive or expansive in politics or diplomacy
politics
supporter of aggressive or expansive foreign policy
plant
type of large tree native to Australia, known for its expansive canopy
nationalistic
concept of a powerful and expansive Russia
limitation
not expansive or extensive in scope
Examples of expansive in a sentence
Her expansive vision included everyone in the community. The book offers an expansive view of the historical events. Her expansive knowledge impressed everyone at the conference. She was expansive during the interview, sharing many stories. His expansive nature made him popular at gatherings. The expansive garden could accommodate hundreds of guests.
Her expansive knowledge made her a valuable team member.
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- French:ambitieux, étendu, ...
- German:ausladend, ausgedehnt, ...
- Italian:vasto, esaustivo, ...
- Spanish:ambicioso, extenso, ...
- Portuguese:ambicioso, abrangente, ...
- Chinese:宏大的, 广泛的, ...
- Japanese:壮大な, 包括的な, ...
- Arabic:وَاسِع, شَامِل, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁאֲפְתָּנִי, מַקִּיף, ...
- Russian:масштабный, обширный, ...
- Ukrainian:масштабний, широкий, ...
- Hindi:भव्य, विस्तृत, ...
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