Expansive: meaning, definitions and examples

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expansive

 

[ ษชkหˆspรฆnsษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expansivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคคเฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgedehnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ luas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัˆะธั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozlegล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒๅคงใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expansif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extenso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋ฒ”์œ„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุณุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozsรกhlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozsiahly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฟ้˜”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญรฐรกttumikill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.