EXPANSIVE


Meaning of EXPANSIVE in English

1.

If something is ~, it covers or includes a large area or many things. (FORMAL)

...an ~ grassy play area...

They have played an ~ style of rugby.

ADJ: ADJ n

2.

If you are ~, you talk a lot, or are friendly or generous, because you are feeling happy and relaxed.

He was becoming more ~ as he relaxed...

ADJ

~ly

‘I’m here to make them feel good,’ he says ~ly.

ADV: usu ADV with v

3.

If you describe something such as a period of time or an economy as ~, you mean that it is associated with growth or expansion.

An active and ~ market economy is a necessary condition for progress.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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