Expansive: meaning, definitions and examples
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expansive
[ ษชkหspรฆnsษชv ]
description
covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging.
Synonyms
comprehensive, extensive, vast, wide.
Examples of usage
- An expansive view of the ocean stretched out before us.
- She had an expansive knowledge of various subjects.
- The company has plans for expansive growth in the next few years.
mood
communicating or characterized by a sense of openness and warmth.
Synonyms
affable, friendly, open, warm.
Examples of usage
- She had an expansive smile that lit up the room.
- His expansive personality made everyone feel welcome.
spending
spending or costing a large amount of money.
Synonyms
costly, extravagant, lavish, splurging.
Examples of usage
- The company made an expansive investment in new technology.
- She had an expansive taste in luxury items.
Translations
Translations of the word "expansive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น expansivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช ausgedehnt
๐ฎ๐ฉ luas
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rozlegลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๅคงใช
๐ซ๐ท expansif
๐ช๐ธ extenso
๐น๐ท geniล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๋ฒ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณุน
๐จ๐ฟ rozsรกhlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozsiahly
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฟ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ obseลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ vรญรฐรกttumikill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geniล
๐ฒ๐ฝ extenso
Etymology
The word 'expansive' originated from the Latin word 'expansivus', which is derived from the verb 'expandere', meaning 'to spread out'. The term first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'expansive' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to space, personality, and expenditure.
See also: expand, expandable, expanded, expanding, expanse, expansion, expansionist.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,695, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 12692 surmounted
- 12693 fleeting
- 12694 seekers
- 12695 expansive
- 12696 demolition
- 12697 legged
- 12698 inefficiency
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