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expansive
adjective ex·pan·sive \ik-ˈspan(t)-siv\
: talking a lot
: covering or including many things : very broad or wide
: covering a large space or area
Full Definition of EXPANSIVE
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: having a capacity or a tendency to expand
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: causing or tending to cause expansion
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a : characterized by high spirits, generosity, or readiness to talk : open <grew expansive after dinner> b : marked by or indicative of exaggerated euphoria and delusions of self-importance <an expansive patient>
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: characterized by richness, abundance, or magnificence <expansive living> <expansive taste>
— ex·pan·sive·ly adverb
— ex·pan·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of EXPANSIVE
1651
Related to EXPANSIVE
- Synonyms
- broad, deep, extensive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread
- Antonyms
- narrow
Medical Dictionary
expansive
adjective ex·pan·sive \ik-ˈspan(t)-siv\
Medical Definition of EXPANSIVE
: marked by or indicative of exaggerated euphoria and delusions of self-importance <a patient with expansive trends>
—ex·pan·sive·ness \-nəs\ noun
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