EXPANSIVE


Meaning of EXPANSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ik-ˈspan(t)-siv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.