expansionary

adjective

ex·​pan·​sion·​ary ik-ˈspan(t)-shə-ˌner-ē 

: tending toward expansion

an expansionary economy

Examples of expansionary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And third, the government is keeping fiscal policy expansionary. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition won a legislative supermajority in Sunday’s election, projections show, cementing her grip on power and providing a strong mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Intent on building upon what is arguably Stephen King’s definitive novel, It: Welcome to Derry arrives with expansionary ambition. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025

Whereas expansionary monetary policy puts downward pressure in the short term, the subsequent surge in inflation causes interest rates to rise. —Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for expansionary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary