adj.
Pronunciation: ik- ' span(t)-siv
Function: adjective
Date: 1651
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 : marked by expansion especially : having a great expanse or extent : SIZABLE , EXTENSIVE <an expansive interpretation of the law>
5 : characterized by richness, abundance, or magnificence < expansive living> < expansive taste>
– ex · pan · sive · ly adverb
– ex · pan · sive · ness noun