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.
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The Rylan apartment building at Main Street and North Santa Fe Avenue, has been a big success with its eclectic American/Asian/Mexican menu, large portions, expansive weekend brunch menu and creative cocktail menu.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
There is also another terrace area with a vaulted roof, in-ground spa, and expansive views.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 29 May 2024
Andrews is also excited that Brady — who first shared his post-retirement plans of joining Fox Sports back in May 2022 — will bring not only his expansive knowledge of football, but also the information he’s gathered through 23 seasons in the NFL.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Guests also have their pick of fabulous dining options, including a rooftop restaurant looking out onto the Parthenon, and Le Bar Secret, a library bar with an expansive cocktail menu.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
There is also another terrace area with a vaulted roof, in-ground spa, and expansive views.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 29 May 2024
Andrews is also excited that Brady — who first shared his post-retirement plans of joining Fox Sports back in May 2022 — will bring not only his expansive knowledge of football, but also the information he’s gathered through 23 seasons in the NFL.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Guests also have their pick of fabulous dining options, including a rooftop restaurant looking out onto the Parthenon, and Le Bar Secret, a library bar with an expansive cocktail menu.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expansive. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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