expansive
adjective
ex·pan·sive
ik-ˈspan(t)-siv 
1
: having a capacity or a tendency to expand
2
: causing or tending to cause expansion
3
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
4
5
: characterized by richness, abundance, or magnificence
expansive living
expansive taste
expansively
adverb
expansiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of expansive in a Sentence
He was unusually expansive at the press conference.
She was in an expansive mood.
The law was expansive in its scope.
a more expansive treatment of the topic
the hotel's expansive dining room
The house has expansive views of the valley.
Recent Examples on the Web
With this expansive set of options now available to the modern-day consumer, the question becomes — what does this mean for the beverage alcohol industry?
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Taylor Foxman, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
These decisions have produced an expansive business that includes heavy touring; A-list brand deals; her label, Gudu Records; and a merchandise line, Peggy Goods.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
The beach area on the family-friendly side is expansive and hosts non-motorized water sports like Hobie Cats and paddle boards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Since 9/11, Washington has used its power to weaken constraints on the use of force, aggressively interpret the right to self-defense, and allow for more expansive targeting of dual-use sites and structures.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Director Michael Govan may be at the helm of an ambitious — and controversial — building project for the museum’s collection of 152,000-plus objects, but his views on what expansion means for art museums in modern times is more, well, expansive.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Though other companies have been in the bladed jig game for over a decade, Z-Man still offers the most expansive lineup of chatterbaits, with over a dozen designs tailor-made for specific situations.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
Given its unique location and expansive views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline, AMS concluded, the 6,000-seat stadium would be a prime draw for performers and producers to rival legendary venues such as the Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Denver.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Prepared Food Photos portfolio, through a marketing partnership with Food Media Pro, boasts over 400 recipe videos in addition to the expansive photography library both companies now possess.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Taylor Foxman, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
These decisions have produced an expansive business that includes heavy touring; A-list brand deals; her label, Gudu Records; and a merchandise line, Peggy Goods.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
The beach area on the family-friendly side is expansive and hosts non-motorized water sports like Hobie Cats and paddle boards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Since 9/11, Washington has used its power to weaken constraints on the use of force, aggressively interpret the right to self-defense, and allow for more expansive targeting of dual-use sites and structures.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Director Michael Govan may be at the helm of an ambitious — and controversial — building project for the museum’s collection of 152,000-plus objects, but his views on what expansion means for art museums in modern times is more, well, expansive.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Though other companies have been in the bladed jig game for over a decade, Z-Man still offers the most expansive lineup of chatterbaits, with over a dozen designs tailor-made for specific situations.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
Given its unique location and expansive views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline, AMS concluded, the 6,000-seat stadium would be a prime draw for performers and producers to rival legendary venues such as the Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Denver.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Prepared Food Photos portfolio, through a marketing partnership with Food Media Pro, boasts over 400 recipe videos in addition to the expansive photography library both companies now possess.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expansive. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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expansive
adjective
ex·pan·sive
ik-ˈspan(t)-siv
1
: having a capacity or a tendency to expand
gases are expansive
2
: causing or tending to cause expansion
an expansive force
3
: being in a good or talkative mood
4
: having considerable extent : broad
expansively
adverb
expansiveness
noun
Medical Definition
expansive
adjective
ex·pan·sive
ik-ˈspan(t)-siv
: marked by or indicative of exaggerated euphoria and delusions of self-importance
a patient with expansive trends
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