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- \ik-ˈspan(t)-siv\
- /ɪkˈspæn.sɪv/
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- \ik-ˈspan(t)-siv\
Definitions of expansive word
- noun expansive Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging. 1
- adjective expansive comprehensive 1
- adjective expansive wide ranging, broad 1
- adjective expansive generous, extravagant 1
- adjective expansive If something is expansive, it covers or includes a large area or many things. 0
- adjective expansive If you are expansive, you talk a lot, or are friendly or generous, because you are feeling happy and relaxed. 0
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Parts of speech for Expansive
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expansive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expansive
adjective expansive
- spacious — containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.
- roomy — affording ample room; spacious; large.
- wide — having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard.
- sprawling — to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner: The puppy's legs sprawled in all directions.
- vast — of very great area or extent; immense: the vast reaches of outer space.
Antonyms for expansive
adjective expansive
- cramped — A cramped room or building is not big enough for the people or things in it.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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